A fire broke out on Thursday afternoon in a forest area in Sapes, Rodopi.
The fire brigade has managed to contain the fire front, but the operation is still ongoing.
Earlier an order was given to evacuate a settlement in Sapes, as the flames approached the houses.
According to xronos.gr, the local parish opened its doors for people to enter.
Local cultural associations did the same.
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