Fire breaks out in Ilia; fires in Cephalonia partially under control
A fire broke out on Friday in Spiatza, in the vicinity of Pyrgos in Ilia, Peloponnese.
Fire-fighting forces are currently battling to keep the flames from reaching the first houses in the settlement, while their work is made hard by strong winds blowing in the area.
Meanwhile, several firest that have been burning in forest on the island of Cephalonia for the last two days are now partially under control, the fire brigade said. The fire had seriously threatened the village of Kremmydi during the night but all homes were saved, while another village had been evacuated on the island on Thursday.
The fire brigade is still having to contend with even stronger winds on Friday, which prevents reinforcements from reaching the island and creates a risk of fires rekindling.
Source: amna-mpa
