Greece: Fires in Zakynthos, Kefalonia, and Vonitsa

Firefighting forces in Greece are battling three fire fronts since early Tuesday morning.

The first front started in low vegetation in the Faraklata Kefalonia area, the second in a forest area in the Paliambela Vonitsa area, and the third in Zakynthos.

The biggest problem is currently in Zakynthos, where 20 firefighters with 9 vehicles, as well as 2 aircraft and 1 helicopter, are operating.

In Kefalonia, 27 firefighters, a foot patrol unit, and 10 vehicles are operating, and an evacuation order has already been issued for the areas of Faraklata, Dilinata, and Davgata.

In Vonitsa, 21 firefighters are operating, and a 112 message has been sent to residents to be ready for evacuation if deemed necessary.

Source: ΚΥΠΕ