02:39Firefighters in Keratea, near Athens, continued battling a large forest fire that erupted on Sunday afternoon, threatening several settlements southeast of the Greek capital.
Footage from the scene depicted firefighters tirelessly working to extinguish flames amidst burnt vehicles and damaged homes.
Nearly 300 firefighters, supported by 13 helicopters and 12 aeroplanes, were mobilized to combat the wildfire. The operation also included precautionary evacuations of residents from four settlements.
Local media sources highlighted the intensity of the firefighting efforts, particularly in managing hotspots across Ritson, Boeotia, and Lamia. Authorities maintained fire crews on high alert overnight to prevent any potential resurgence of the fire.
Firefighters battle large wildfire threatening settlements near Athens
Firefighters in Keratea, near Athens, continued battling a large forest fire that erupted on Sunday afternoon, threatening several settlements southeast of the Greek capital.
Footage from the scene depicted firefighters tirelessly working to extinguish flames amidst burnt vehicles and damaged homes.
Nearly 300 firefighters, supported by 13 helicopters and 12 aeroplanes, were mobilized to combat the wildfire. The operation also included precautionary evacuations of residents from four settlements.
Local media sources highlighted the intensity of the firefighting efforts, particularly in managing hotspots across Ritson, Boeotia, and Lamia. Authorities maintained fire crews on high alert overnight to prevent any potential resurgence of the fire.
Firefighters in Keratea, near Athens, continued battling a large forest fire that erupted on Sunday afternoon, threatening several settlements southeast of the Greek capital.
Footage from the scene depicted firefighters tirelessly working to extinguish flames amidst burnt vehicles and damaged homes.
Nearly 300 firefighters, supported by 13 helicopters and 12 aeroplanes, were mobilized to combat the wildfire. The operation also included precautionary evacuations of residents from four settlements.
Local media sources highlighted the intensity of the firefighting efforts, particularly in managing hotspots across Ritson, Boeotia, and Lamia. Authorities maintained fire crews on high alert overnight to prevent any potential resurgence of the fire.