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Wildfire starts in Neos Voutzas, Attica; inhabited areas not threatened

Wildfire starts in Neos Voutzas, Attica; inhabited areas not threatened

A wildfire broke out in Neos Voutzas, northeastern Attica on Thursday morning.

According to the initial information, the blaze is burning near the monastery of Pantokratoras but the fire brigade considers that it does not pose a threat to inhabited areas at this time.

Ten fire engines with a crew of 31 fire men, assisted by a team of firefighters on foot and volunteers, and three water-dropping helicopters are operating in the area but strong winds are making the firefighting effort difficult.

Source: ana-mpa