A devastating fire is raging in the Greek Corinth. More than 180 firefighters and air resources were deployed to control the flames. The heat reaches up to 40 ° C.
A large forest fire broke out on Tuesday in the mountains near the Greek town of Corinth, west of Athens. He claimed an evacuation of several surrounding villages, writes TASR based on AP report.
More than 180 firefighters, as well as 15 firefighters and 12 helicopters were deployed in the fight against flames in the pine forest, the local fire brigade informed. No victims or injured from the site have yet reported.
Greece is currently experiencing a wave of heat; Daily temperatures in many parts of the country reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. Firefighters complicate these conditions. The AP recalls that on Tuesday there was a fire -fighting helicopter accident near Athens. He collapsed into the sea and sank as he tried to draw water to extinguish another fire near the Greek metropolis. Three people saved and transported to the hospital.
Forest fires are quite common during the hot and dry flights in Greece, while the local firefighters have been destroyed by dozens this year.
In 2018, the Greek seaside resort of Mati in the region of Attica was devastating, a devastating forest fire, which claimed up to 104 dead, imprisoned many people in their houses or burned on foot or cars. Several of the victims also drowned in the sea when they tried to sail before the fire.
