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Fire now in Parnitha: Strong firefighting forces and 4 aircraft in operation – Watch video

The fire has broken out in an area below the casino – 95 firefighters with 22 vehicles are operating – The road is closed from the level of the cable car

Newsroom April 30 12:23

A fire has broken out in Parnitha, triggering a major response from the Fire Service, following reports of a blaze in an area below the casino.

The fire is burning in a forested area. A total of 64 firefighters with 17 vehicles and three ground teams are operating at the scene.

Due to the fire, traffic has been suspended on Parnithos Avenue from the level of the cable car.

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Φωτιά τώρα στην Πάρνηθα: Επιχειρούν ισχυρές δυνάμεις της πυροσβεστικής και 4 αεροσκάφη, δείτε βίντεο

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