The Fire Brigade and the Municipality of Dodoni have been mobilized after a fire broke out on Avgou Hill.
This is the pine-covered hill that starts from the National Road Ioannina-Artas and is a lung for the wider area.
Initially, smoke was noticed through the dense forest and an alarm was immediately raised.
Heavy forces are at the scene and it appears that the fire will be controlled before it grows in size.
According to the latest update from the Fire Brigade, 25 firefighters were mobilized with 1 hiking team of the 5th EMODE, 7 vehicles and 3 fire engines.