A fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon at low vegetation in the Marathon, near homes, signaling alarm at the Fire Brigade, and sounded 112 for a precautionary evacuation of the Rizari settlement.
According to the latest Fire Brigade update, The picture is good but not yet under control the flameswith the extinguishing operation being in full swing. 56 firefighters with 2 groups of 1st EMMOs, 18 vehicles, volunteers, and three helicopters are in the spot, and three helicopters.
#Fire in low vegetation in Marathon, Attica. Mobilized 56 #firefighters with 2 groups of 1st hiking hikers #Volunteers, 18 vehicles and 3 E/P.
– Fire Brigade (@PyrosVestiki) July 2, 2025
The message of 112: “Forest fire in the Rizari area of the Marathon Municipal Unit. If you are in the area Remove toward Nea Makri and Marathon“
⚠️ Activate 1⃣1⃣2⃣
🆘 Forest fire in the area #Root of the municipal unity #Marathon
️ ️ If you are in the area go away to #New_makrus and #Marathon
ℹ️ https://t.co/kexunloect@PyrosVestiki
– 112 Greece (@112Greece) July 2, 2025
OR fire broke out reeds; near to Marathon Beach and Immediate vehicles of the Fire Brigade from Nea Makri, Marathon and Neo Voutza rushed to the spot.
At the same time, ELAS announced the stoppage vehicles In Poseidon Avenuefrom its contribution to Sofokleous Street to Euripidou Street.
Source: Skai

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