Wildfires burning in Aspropyrgos, Attica and Megali Spilia, Lakonia

A wildfire burning grass and low vegetation started in the Tzaverdella region of Aspropyrgos, Attica on Wednesday morning, the fire brigade reported, with a call coming through at about 10:30. A force of 34 fire fighters, with two teams on foot and 10 vehicles, was deployed against the blaze, assisted by a firefighting helicopter from the air.

According to the fire department, there are businesses and warehouses scattered in the area.

Also on Wednesday morning, a forest fire started in a location north of the village Megali Spilia in Lakonia, where 43 fire fighters with 13 vehicles and one team on foot have been ranged against the flames, assisted by three aircraft and one helicopter.