ENVIRONMENT

Aerial firefighting forces battle blaze in northern Greece

Aerial firefighting forces battle blaze in northern Greece

A wildfire erupted on Tuesday afternoon in a forested area in the region of Serres, northern Greece.

The blaze was burning near Melenikitsi.

Firefighters are responding with 40 personnel, 18 fire engines and three aircraft, according to the Fire Department.

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