Greek authorities issued orders for the precautionary evacuation of the areas of Kallithea, Pefkia, and Irini
forest fire
Traffic has been interrupted on specific roads
There are units operating on the ground and from the air
The flames are being fuelled by strong winds
The degree of dryness which was high had as a result the extreme behaviour of the fire
40,000 acres of forest have been burned
The fire is moving towards settlements
Two villages have been evacuated
The villagers are safe
One person has been arrested