A grassland fire that broke out late Wednesday evening in the Aivaliotika area of Volos, above the ancient theater of Demetrias, has been contained. The Fire Service immediately mobilized strong forces to respond to the blaze on Aug. 5.
A total of 32 firefighters with nine fire engines and two ground crews entered the battle to limit the flames before they could spread. According to information gathered so far, the fire is burning low vegetation and does not threaten any inhabited areas.
Firefighting operations
Firefighting forces remain fully deployed to bring the front under control. Authorities are closely monitoring weather conditions and the evolution of the blaze while operations continue to prevent any rekindling or spread to neighboring lands.
