By&nbspKonstantinos Tsellos&nbsp&&nbsp Euronews &nbspwith&nbsp ΑΠΕ ΜΠΕ

Published on

31/07/2026 – 20:07 GMT+2

A wildfire has broken out in a forested area in Aspropyrgos, west of Athens, prompting evacuation alerts and a major firefighting response.

According to the fire service, the blaze broke out at around 15:29 in forest land on the slopes of Mount Poikilo, in the Aspropyrgos area, and is moving south.

Firefighting forces have been reinforced. A total of 108 firefighters are operating at the scene with six ground teams from the 1st EMODE special wildfire unit and 27 vehicles. Five aircraft and six helicopters have also been deployed for aerial…

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