Firefighting is underway of fires in low vegetation at Falakro of Drama and Mount Paiko of Pella.
In Falakro, the fire started on July 17 and is growing in ravines in a mountainous area of Sitna, starting from the Hionotrypa area and moving south-east towards the side of the Towers. 35 firefighters with units on foot are currently operating at the scene, while three helicopters and two aircraft are providing aerial assistance.
Also underway at Mount Paiko
On Mount Paiko PellaIn the Krania area the fire has also been ongoing since the night of July 17 and occurred after a strong storm with several lightning strikes hit the area.
For the third day, 21 firefighters, pedestrian units, seven fire-fighting vehicles and a helicopter are operating at the scene.
Furthermore, according to the Fire Department, the fire that broke out in the early hours of the morning in a forest on the outskirts of the city of Veria has been completely controlled. Two firefighters with a vehicle remain at the scene.
Source: RES-MPE