While the Greek Fire Department has been battling a wildfire in Peloponnese, two more flaming fronts broke out in Kareas and Koropi, Athens.
The large-scale fire in Karea broke out near Vyronas and is currently moving towards Ymittos mountain. Despite the fact that these are residential areas no houses have been damaged.
The strong winds spread the wildfire and covered most of Attica with smoke, in just a matter of minutes.
More than 40 firefighters with 15 vehicles, two Canadair aircrafts and a helicopter have rushed to the scene to battle with the raging flames.
Meanwhile, the fire in Koropi has also spread and is burning the local woodland.
Citizens are helping the firefighters in both fronts, while several citizens in Ymittos claim that the fire was the result of arson since they heard four explosions before it broke out.
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