An evacuation message through the emergency number 112 was sent to residents of the Asprochori village in the Oropos area, to head to the Athens-Lamia National Road after a low-brush fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon.

According to the Fire Department, it started around 17:55, close to the village. 

There are 60 firefighters with 3 rough terrain teams, 20 fire trucks, volunteers, 13 airplanes and 6 helicopters included in the fight to put it out. The local government has also provided large earthworks machinery and water trucks.

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