There are 65 forests in total. firesoccurred over the past day in the country, most of which, according to the fire department, were eliminated immediately, at their initial stage.

According to the fire department, the fire that broke out this morning in a wooded area in the Pidges Grias Vatra area in Prinos Samotraki is under control. 35 firefighters, 3 groups of foot units, including 11 firefighters who arrived by ferry from Alexandroupoli, as well as 4 vehicles are working on the spot. There are 2 planes and 3 helicopters from the air. Membership is also provided by the Hellenic Army Infantry Division, consisting of 10 officers, as well as volunteer firefighters.

The forest fire that took place last night in the community of Petrotos in Domokos Fthiotida has 52 firefighters with 2 teams of pedestrian areas, 16 vehicles, 11 aircraft and 3 helicopters, of which 1 is for air coordination. Assistance is provided by volunteer firefighters, as well as water carriers and local government project equipment. There are also 54 firefighters with 2 brigades of foot departments and 21 vehicles.

A fire that broke out at noon today in an agroforestry area in the Simiza district of the city of Piniu Ilia was also localized.

Finally, the forest fire that broke out this afternoon in the area of ​​Prophet Ilias Zirou in Preveza is partially under control and 25 firefighters are working with 2 groups of pedestrian sections and 3 cars, and a helicopter is working from the air. .

It is noted that local investigating authorities, as well as levels of the Arson Enforcement Administration (DAEE), are investigating the causes of the fires.

Source: RES-IPE