Reinforcements called to battle wildfire in western Peloponnese

Reinforcements have been directed to an area in the western Peloponnese to prevent a wildfire blaze in low vegetation from reaching a village.

A contingent of 115 firefighters, with four ground units and 36 tenders, are attending the scene as are six firefighting planes and two water-bombing helicopters.

Volunteer firefighters, municipality workers and earth-moving contractors are also assisting in the firefighting effort while all the fire services in the region have been placed on general alert.

A total of 44 forest fires broke out in the 24-hour period to 6 p.m., the Fire Service said.

Source: ekathimerini.com