Firefighters continue to battle flames in Xylokastro; traffic on Corinth-Patra highway restored

Firefighters, Civil Protection forces and volunteers were battling the flames for the second night in Rozena, Xylokastro, Corinth on Tuesday, where two people lost their lives.
The Fire Department said that there are many scattered pockets of flames still burning. A message was sent via the emergency number 112 to the residents of Sofiana telling them to evacuate the area and move towards Rethi.
Meanwhile, traffic has been restored on the Corinth-Patra highway, from Lykoporia to Derveni, which had been closed since late Monday night, due to the fire that broke out last Sunday in the area of Rozena, Corinth.
Schools in the area will remain closed for a second day.

 

Μore on subscriber's page.
ANA-MPA SA. Intellectual rights and copyright are the sole property of the ANA-MPA and are allocated to the Agency's subscribers for specific uses only.
NEWS ROOM
MORE NEWS