Loutraki: a fire broke out in the mountains

The heat had not yet begun, and almost immediately after the rains that had passed on Tuesday, a forest fire began in the mountains near Loutraki.

According to the Greek fire brigade, it takes place in a mountainous and difficult terrain, and, fortunately, there are no residential buildings.

71 firefighters are working at the site of the fire, 5 groups of volunteers, 18 fire trucks, 2 aircraft and 2 helicopters have been mobilized, local governments provide water assistance.

#Πυρκαγιά σε δασική έκταση στο Λουτράκι Κορινθίας. Κινητοποιήθηκαν επίγειες και εναέριες δυνάμεις.

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Firefighters had difficulty putting out the fire due to strong winds.

The cause of the fire is still unclear. Indeed, after the passage of a cyclone over this territory, which caused rain and sharply lowered the temperature, there can be no talk of natural combustion. Which means it’s arson.

Can the story of the fiery spring of summer 2021 repeat itself?

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