Wildfires in Lavrio and Vilia

A fire is in progress at Markati in the Municipality of Lavreotiki, threatening houses.

According to the Fire Department, the fire broke out in an inaccessible place in a ravine, where there are scattered houses.

Lavrio

Strong fire fighting forces are operating at the spot, with 13 vehicles, 38 firefighters, two squads on foot, while 6 aircraft and 4 helicopters are dropping water from the air.

Vilia

A fire, apart from Keratea, has also broken out in Vilia, Attica. According to the Fire Brigade, ground and air forces are operating. More specifically, 24 firefighters are operating with two vehicles, while two helicopters and two planes are dropping water.

The settlements of Agios Georgios and Paleochori are evacuated due to the fire in Vilia.