ENVIRONMENT

Wildfire breaks out near Volvi lake, northern Greece

Wildfire breaks out near Volvi lake, northern Greece

A wildfire broke out in a forest near lake Volvi, in the Halkidiki area in northern Greece, on Thursday.  

Some 37 firefighters with 16 vehicles have been dispatched to the area. One aircraft and one helicopter are also assisting from the air. 

A message from 112 was sent to local residents alerting them about the fire. 

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