Olive groves in its area are burning uncontrollably Mole a few kilometers north of Mytilini, the fire that broke out at about 4 in the afternoon. Ground forces are operating with the assistance of aircraft and helicopters, while the arrival of three more aircraft is expected.

The fire department is “fighting” to control the fire before darkness falls with volunteers and civil protection units of the local government operating in burning olive groves near the village of Moria on Lesvos.

At this time, 6.30 in the afternoon, the strong southerly winds blowing in the area are pushing the fire towards the area south of Moria, specifically to the olive groves of Larsos, on the eastern side of the gulf of Geras.

According to Fire Department officials, there does not appear to be any serious danger or threat to residential areas.

Lesvos has been at a high risk of fire since last Tuesday.

While strong northerly winds blow and drought and high temperatures prevail.

The olive groves that are burning are in difficult places while the strong north wind is rekindling the fire that is moving through ravines.