Wildfire Rages Near Petries, EviaΠηγή: iefimerida.gr - Wildfire Rages Near Petries, Evia: Firefigh
A wildfire sparked in a forested area near Petries, Evia, late Monday continues to rage unchecked, officials say.
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A wildfire sparked in a forested area near Petries, Evia, late Monday continues to rage unchecked, officials say.
A strong 5.1 Richter earthquake occurred a while ago centered on Evia, which was particularly felt in Attica.
According to the Geodynamic Institute, the epicenter of the earthquake was 7 kilometers East of Prokopio Evia, it lasted and was particularly felt in Attica.
The seismic tremor was shallow, with the focal depth recorded at 5 km.
The dead body of a man was recovered on Friday from the fuselage of the private helicopter, which had crashed into the sea off the coast of North Evia on Thursday morning.