Wildfires break out in Corinth, Fokida, Crete and Attica
Forest fires broke out across the country on Tuesday in Corinth, Fokida, Crete and Attica.
In the area of Patima Examilion in Corinthia, a fire broke out at around 4.38 p.m. According to the fire department, it does not threaten any settlements. About 52 firefighters with 15 vehicles, five planes and one helicopter were deployed in the area.
Another wildfire broke out on Tuesday in a forest in the Xirogiannis area of Delphi, Fokida. About 50 firefighters with nine vehicles have been dispatched to the scene, while three planes and two helicopters are assisting from the air.
A 112 message was sent to the residents of Misokampos shortly before 17.30, instructing them to evacuate towards Desfina.
A wildfire also broke out on Tuesday afternoon in Episkopi, Ierapetra, Crete. About 32 firefighters with 13 vehicles are working on the ground, while two helicopters are conducting water drops.
A 112 message has been sent to the residents of Ierapetra asking them to remain on alert.
There are also two separate fire fronts in Markopoulo, Attica.
According to the fire department, 40 firefighters with 20 vehicles, two planes and two helicopters have been mobilized to extinguish the fires.
