Wildfire on Evia: Four villages evacuated - One arrest

The Fire Brigade arrested an individual for the wildfire that broke out in Manikia on Evia on Friday.

Meanwhile, new fire-fronts were reported during the night in the same region (municipality of Kymi-Aliveri). Four villages were evacuated while firefighting forces from other regions were called to join forces.

A strong firefighting operation is currently underway including 98 fire engines with 185-member crew, 60 groups of firemen on foot, 4 firefighting aircrafts and 3 water-dropping helicopters.