Vasilis Vathrokogiannis

Wildfire erupts in East Attica

Published by Kathimerini on Wed, 07/03/2024 - 13:58

A wildfire broke out Wednesday afternoon on Mount Ymittos, near Glyka Nera in East Attica. The blaze, burning near a residential area, has prompted a 112 emergency alert.

The fire department spokesman Vasilis Vathrokogiannis reported to Kathimerini that the fire started in a forested area on the northern side of Mount Ymittos and is moving toward the mountain.