The fire in Monemvasia is under control

A major fire broke out in Monemvasia at noon Wednesday, which has been brought under control.

#Πυρκαγιά σε χαμηλή βλάστηση στη Μονεμβασιά. Επιχειρούν 36 #πυροσβέστες με 2 ομάδες πεζοπόρου της 9ης ΕΜΟΔΕ, 11 οχήματα και 2 Ε/Π.

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The fire was burning low vegetation, while 36 firefighters, 11 vehicles, and 2 helicopters were operating at the scene, and 2 helicopters were dropping water from the air.
36 firefighters and 36 helicopters were deployed.

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The fire in Monemvasia is under control

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