Today an undergrowth fire broke out in the Kastro area of Sparta.
They are trying to extinguish it 16 firefighters with 6 vehicles, 4 aircraft and 1 helicopter while assistance is provided by local water bodies.
#Fire in low vegetation, near the Kastro area, in #Sparta Laconia. They perform 16 #firemen with 6 vehicles, 4 A/F and 1 E/P. Subscription to OTA water bodies
— Fire Department (@pyrosvestiki) June 22, 2024
66 fires in the last 24 hours
From 6pm yesterday to 6pm today 66 agroforestry firesof which 52 were directly attended to, in its initial phase, while firefighters are still assisting 14.
Local investigation bodies, as well as units from the Directorate for Combating Arson Crimes (DAEE) are investigating the causes of the fires.