The fire that broke out in a forest area at noon on Wednesday northwest of Varybompi near Tatoi Avenue is now under partial control, according to the latest information.

According to the Fire Department, the fire broke out at approximately 14:10, it was near a residential area, but so far there has been no report that any residence is threatened.

Ground and air forces, namely 30 firefighters, 10 vehicles, 1 pedestrian section, 2 aircraft and 2 helicopters rushed to the scene to extinguish it. At the same time, there is assistance from volunteer firefighters.

Fire also in a forest area in the Drosopigi area

Earlier, a fire broke out in a forest area in the Drosopigi area of ​​the Municipality of Oropos.

According to the Fire Department, the fire broke out around 11:15, while after about an hour it was contained and has no active front.

At the same time, according to a police announcement, vehicle traffic was restored in the area of ​​Drosopigi.

65 firefighters with three groups of pedestrian units and 16 vehicles are operating at the scene, while two aircraft and three helicopters are assisting from the air, one of which is for coordination. Volunteer firefighters and local water bodies also provide assistance.

It is noted that initially an order was given to put the PF personnel in Attica on general alert, a decision which was changed, putting the personnel on partial alert due to the coordinated response of ground forces and aerial means, which resulted in the immediate containment of the fire.