Fire-air vehicles were also raised in Stamata now

A fire is raging in the Stamata region of Attica.

According to the latest update from the fire department, the picture of the fire is improving, although the forces are on high alert.

Ground and air routes are used to extinguish it. Specifically, 3 teams of mountaineers are on site with 62 firefighters, 16 vehicles, 3 helicopters and two planes.

Earlier, a warning message was sent to residents to be prepared.

⚠️ Implementation 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

📍# Attica

🆘 If you are inside # Stop it Be prepared

🔥 Forest fire in your area

‼️ Follow the instructions of the authorities

ℹ️ https://t.co/kexUnlnGMV@Pyroswestiki@Hellenic Police

— 112 Grease (@112grease) September 4, 2023

According to the fire department, the fire broke out shortly after 12 noon in a wooded area near Papanicoli and Mikros Asias streets.

ELAS enforced traffic regulations in Stamada area due to fire.

Vehicular traffic has been stopped on the following roads.

-L. Kolokotroni Street from Piperopoulou Heights

– From the height of Marathonos Street on Konstantinopoulios Street

-L. On March 25 Street from Piperopoulou Heights

-L. On Euxinou Pontou street from the heights of Constantinopolios.