Forest fire breaks out in Halkidiki area | eKathimerini.com
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A wildfire broke out on Wednesday afternoon in a forested area of the Vourvourou region in Halkidiki, northern Greece, prompting a swift response from firefighting teams on the ground and in the air, working intensively to bring the blaze under control.

The mayor of Sithonia, Ioannis Mallinis, stated, “We acted quickly and avoided the worst.”

Some 140 firefighters, 14 firefighting aircraft, five helicopters, and local volunteers are taking part in the effort.