The fire was delimited in a matter of minutes on dry grass and forest area that broke out early in the afternoon on Tuesday in Agia Marina Paiania.

According to the fire department, the fire broke out around 16:00 near a residential area. For this reason, a while ago, a warning message was sent through 112 shortly after 16.30 for those in the area to remain on alert. Specifically the message states: “Agricultural fire in the Paleopanaya area of ​​Paiania of the Regional Unit of East Attica. Stay on alert and follow the instructions of the authorities. “

Firefighters have been reinforced and now operating 167 firefighters with 4 hikers of the 1st EME, 48 vehicles and volunteers, while 4 aircraft and 4 helicopters were mobilized.

At the same time, there is auxiliary aquifers and project machinery.

Video by SKAI journalist Vassilis Koufopoulos

According to Mayor Pallini, Christos Aidoni, who spoke earlier on SKAI’s 100.3 radio, the fire on the Pallini side has been delimited, but nevertheless to the Paiania side where there are many houses.

Mr Aidonis said the fire started from the courtyard of business and extended to a forest area.

He even said that the flames approached the Greek -American College, which was not in danger thanks to a firefighting zone.

Traffic regulations

It is noted that due to the fire there is a stoppage of vehicles on Paleopanagia Avenue, from the height of Pseni Street, as well as on the height of the height of Agia Marina on the height.