
The fire in Ancient Corinth and specifically in the area of Fanaria broke out at noon on Saturday and continues to rage in the area.
According to information from the Fire Brigade, 24 firefighters with 10 vehicles are operating at the scene, while 5 aircraft and 2 helicopters are assisting in extinguishing the blaze.
A message was recently sent from 112 to evacuate the Solomon area.
As a journalist from e-korintos.gr Thymios Tsarbos noted to OPEN channel, a really big effort is being made by the fire brigade to prevent the flames from reaching the forest of Ancient Corinth, however the work of the Fire Brigade is not easy at all as strong winds are blowing in the area. .
“If the air force reduces the fire then it can be reduced. We have a lot of olives here “said Vassilis Nanopoulos, mayor of Corinth.


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