ENVIRONMENT

Wildfire in east Attica partially controlled

Wildfire in east Attica partially controlled

A wildfire that broke out on Friday afternoon in the Paiania area of east Attica has been brought under partial control, the fire service has announced.

The fire started at 16:10 and have been burning low vegetation on Antheon Street.

According to the fire service, 30 firefighters with eight vehicles were mobilized to extinguish the fire.

From the air, two helicopters have been providing assistance.

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