The rainfall that has been manifesting since the morning hours in the Geraki area of ​​Amaliada became an “ally” of the fire brigades, which operated throughout the night and continue their efforts to bring the fire under control. fire which occurred in a wooded area at noon on Friday.

According to the Fire Department, the image of the fire is now better and 265 firefighters with 6 groups of pedestrians from the 1st and 6th EMODE and 83 vehicles remain at the scene and are working.

In the meantime, the fires that also broke out yesterday Friday in a forest area in the area Panopoulos of the Municipality of Ancient Olympiaand in low vegetation at New Manolada of the Municipality of Andravidas – Kyllini, are, according to the Fire Department, under partial control.

In fact, in the area of ​​Panopoulos, rains that have been occurring since the early hours of the morning are helping the work of the fire brigades who are operating at the scene, to bring the fire under complete control.

Finally, a first assessment of the damage caused by the fire in the Geraki area is expected to be made today.