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Marathonas fire under partial control, is not threatening homes

Marathonas fire under partial control, is not threatening homes

A fire that broke out in the Vranas area of Marathonas, East Attica, was brought under partial control on Sunday afternoon.

The fire broke out shortly afer 15:00 on Sunday, the Fire Brigade said, and is burning olive trees and low brush withouth threatening homes.

A total of 35 firefighters with 10 fire trucks and 2 helicopters are trying to put it out, while volunteer firefighters are also assisting the efforts.