The fire that broke out this afternoon near the Ergaton industrial area is still raging.

The fire is burning through dry grass, wild vegetation, and reeds along the riverbank, northwest of the Ergaton Industrial Area, while aircraft have also been deployed to battle the flames.

According to the Fire Department’s press spokesperson, firefighting crews are on the scene, reinforced by personnel from the Forestry Department, the Game and Wildlife Service, and organized volunteer groups, as well as two earthmovers and a water tanker from the District Administration.

At the same time, two firefighting aircraft are operating on the front lines, while two others have been deployed to assist in the operation.

*Main image from Weather Forecast-ierodiakonou