A fire has broken out in low vegetation in the area of Marathonas, prompting an alert from the fire department.

Regarding the firefighting forces that have been mobilized, 96 firefighters, 2 ground teams, 18 vehicles, volunteers, and 3 helicopters have rushed to the scene.

#Πυρκαγιά σε χαμηλή βλάστηση στον Μαραθώνα Αττικής. Κινητοποιήθηκαν 56 #πυροσβέστες με 2 ομάδες πεζοπόρων της 1ης #ΕΜΟΔΕ, Εθελοντές, 18 οχήματα και 3 Ε/Π.

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According to an official update from the fire department, reeds, low vegetation, and pine trees are burning. Firefighting vehicles from Nea Makri, Marathonas, and Neo Voutzas have been dispatched to the area.

Message from 112:
Evacuate toward Nea Makri and Marathonas.

⚠️ Ενεργοποίηση 1⃣1⃣2⃣

🆘 Δασική πυρκαγιά στην περιοχή #Ριζάρι της Δημοτικής Ενότητας #Μαραθώνα

‼️ Αν βρίσκεστε στην περιοχή απομακρυνθείτε προς #Νέα_Μάκρη και #Μαραθώνα

ℹ️ https://t.co/kexUnloeCt@pyrosvestiki

@hellenicpolice

— 112 Greece (@112Greece) July 2, 2025