Wildfire raging in Fyli; message sent to evacuate

A wildfire is in progress in Fyli, west Attica region. According to the Fire Department, the fire broke out at 11:56 a.m. in an area near the Kleiston Monastery (The Holy Dormition of the Virgin).

So far, 26 firefighters with 13 vehicles are operating, while air forces have also been mobilized.

A message was sent to the residents of Fyli via the emergency number 112 to evacuate their area and head towards Ano Liosia due to a forest fire that is in progress.

Three fires that broke out on Tuesday in the areas Lakka Katsari, Nea Zoi and Ammoudies of Aspropyrgos, southern Attica, are in progress. Police suspended vehicle traffic on Attiki Odos from Egaleo ring road to Elefsina toll post on both directions due to the wildfire in progress in Aspropyrgos.

According to the Fire Brigade, the three fires broke out close to industrial areas. 27 fire engines with a 72-member crew and two water dropping helicopters are battling the blaze.

A message was sent via the emergency number 112 for the evacuation of Pontion and Veras settlements due to the wildfire raging in Aspropyrgos. Earlier, a message was sent to the residents of Lakka Katsari to evacuate the area due to the fire.

A fire also broke out in the area of Valomandra, Kalyvia, Attica region, but is now under partial control.

According to Fire Brigade’s sources, 23 firefighters with 6 fire engines, 1 team of firefighters on foot assisted by 5 aircraft are battling the blaze

A message was sent via the emergency number 112 to the residents in Valomandra to evacuate the area and head to Kalyvia.