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Posted by: Mazur Rodica

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13 Sep. 2019 / 18:00

Residents of a city in Greece evacuated due to a vegetation fire

Greek firefighters on Friday ordered the evacuation of the inhabitants of Lagonissi, a city about 30 km south of Athens, following a vegetation fire that threatens people's houses, authorities said, according to local media, quoted by Mediafax.

Two fire trucks, four helicopters and 25 firefighters were mobilized in the area to fight the fire, although their efforts are hampered by strong winds.

Several forces joined them during the day, while a portion of the Athens-Sounio freeway was closed to traffic.

"The wind is very, very strong, and the fire threatens the residential areas. Please help us evacuate the area, "said Mayor Petros Filippou for a TV station.

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