Anavyssos

A fire broke out in the Mavro Lithari area near the settlement of Anavyssos on Attica's southern coast, threatening homes.

An 112 emergency alert message was sent earlier, instructing people in the area to evacuate toward Glyfada. Police have halted eastbound traffic on the Athens-Sounio road.

The authorities have ordered the evacuation of the towns of Lagonisi, Saronida, and Anavyssos as the wildfire in the Kouvaras region of eastern Attica has moved close to homes in the area.

There are over 150 firefighters with 40 vehicles operating on scene, along with seven aircraft and four helicopters. A firefighting force from Romania is also assisting.