In Greece, residents of a number of regions were evacuated due to the spread of forest fires that flashed on the day of August 8 in the Kerata region, about 40 kilometers from Athens. This was reported by Greek media with reference to the authorities.
According to the authorities, the flame driven by the wind moves towards the anasos and nearby settlements located about 10 kilometers from the Keratheus region. Residents of the region are strongly recommended to evacuate to safe areas according to the emergency warning system 112.
it is noted that the fire that quickly spreads due to strong wind was not able to control for one night and with dawn in the region resumed the liquidation of fire from the air. The areas of Drosia, Kharvalo, Maliastek, Agiasma, Dimolaki, Synterina, Palea Foca, Leliane, Harakas, Triandafilla, Timari, Feriza, Olympos, Mavro Litari and Hagios Nicholas, were evacuated. Open TV channel that a picnic bottle was discovered in the fire zone, which increases the probability of arson.
Petropoulos noted that the wind will intensify during the day and the fire should not reach the National Park of Sunio, located about 15 kilometers from the keratheium, since otherwise a large ecological catastrophe.
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