Varybobi fire damages homes and spreads west, as 130 firefighters try to contain it

15:23 6/8/2013 - Πηγή: Matrix24

Strong winds rekindled put-out spots and changed the direction of the blaze, which has been somewhat contained, the firefighters said. The fire threatened the Olympic Village also, but was put under control in the area.

The fire department said that there are currently 130 firefighters with 66 engines in the area, along

with firefighters on foot, municipalities staff, the army, volunteers and private operators of machinery. The Peloponnese, Thessaly, and Western Greece have sent firefighters, with Thessaloniki and Komotini sending more on Tuesday.

So far, the fire has damaged a number of homes in the Agia Kyriaki settlement, between Varybobi and Thrakomakedones, and created problems in power networks and supply, with some residences left in the dark.

According to preliminary information, the fire broke out at a patch of forestland and started cutting a path up towards the mountain.

source: ΑΜΝΑ