The fall of a military-type drone is said to be the cause of the fire that broke out a few hours ago in Glyka Nera in a forest area near a residential area.

THE fire at this time is without an active frontwhile the police proceeded in bringing 4 people. According to information, these are employees of a company that manufactures unmanned systems. In particular, police officers of the ‘Immediate Action’ identified the 4 people in the area where the fire broke out and after stopping them for a check, proceeded to bring them in.

ELAS has informed the Fire Department, which will take over the case, while the army – as reported by the information – denies involvement.

X users Angelos Chorianopoulos and Marios Aifantis posted video and photos from the crash site

Video from SARISA at the drop field. It does not appear to have burned or caused the fire. We don’t have anything official yet. Nor are there any features of the fire brigade or civil protection. pic.twitter.com/IdZI9KlJRx

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The fire

The fire, which started at 14:20 at noon, immediately took on dimensions while a message was sent from 112 calling on the citizens in the area to remain on alert. According to the Fire Department, the fire broke out on the north side of Ymittos.

To extinguish it, strong ground and air forces were mobilized. From the air, 9 aircraft and 7 helicopters, one of which is coordinating.

Also, 100 firefighters were mobilized with 6 teams of walking departments and 25 vehicles.