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Breaking: Bush fire breaks out in Dafni area in Athens (photos)

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A bush fire has broken out in the suburb of Dafni in Athens, Wednesday. 15 firefighters with five firefighting vehicles are attempting to extinguish the flames. The area where the fire broke out at 3.30pm is behind Agios Ioannis Metro Station, at the intersection of Vouliagmenis Avenue with Kasomoulis Street.

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