The extinguishing of the fires that have been raging for several 24 hours in low vegetation is in progress in Falakro of Drama and Mount Paiko of Pella.

In Falakro, the fire that started on July 17 is growing in ravines, in a mountainous area of ​​Sitna, while it started from the area of ​​Hionotrypa and headed south-east towards the side of the Towers. 35 firefighters with foot units are operating at the scene today, while three helicopters and two aircraft are assisting from the air.

On Mount Paiko Pella, in the Krania region, the fire has also been ongoing since the evening of July 17 and occurred after a severe storm with multiple lightning strikes that hit the area.

For the third day, 21 firefighters, pedestrian units, seven firefighting vehicles and a helicopter are operating at the scene.

In addition, according to the Fire Department, the fire that broke out in the early morning in a grove outside the city of Veria was brought under complete control. Two firefighters with one vehicle remain at the scene.