A 112 message was received earlier by those in the areas of Penteli, Nea Penteli, Drafi, Dau Pentelis, Dioni and Kallitechnoupoli, to remain on standby due to the fire.
Vehicular traffic has been suspended on certain roads due to the ongoing forest fire in Penteli.
Traffic is currently closed to:
- Penteli – Nea Makri Regional Road, from the height of 414 SNEN to Agios Petros
- On Kallision and Papadiamanti street towards Drafi
- On Dukissis Plakentias and Filonos street towards Drafi
- On Anapausesos and Klisthenos street towards Penteli
- On Kalission and Grammos Streets towards Drafi
A message via 112 was sent to those in the areas of Penteli, Nea Penteli, Drafi, Dau Pentelis, Dioni and Kallitechnoupoli, to stay ready due to the fire.
Specifically, the message states: “If you are in the areas of Penteli, Nea Penteli, Drafi, Dau Pentelis, Dioni and Kallitechnoupoli, stay ready and follow the instructions of the authorities. Forest fire in your area. Self-protection instructions: https://www.civilprotection.gr/el/dasikes-pyrkagies.
The fire started around 5:20 this afternoon in low vegetation between Dau Pentelis and Drafi, while very strong winds are blowing in the area. As stated, a while ago, the press representative of the PS on ERT epipyragos, Yannis Artopioos, the fire is moving east towards the area of ​​Drafio and he emphasized that it is a difficult fire, however they will do everything they can to control it.
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