Fires in Argolida under control, authorities say

Both fires were considered highly dangerous due to their location near inhabited regions and the threat posed to residences.

Nafplio Mayor Dimitris Kostouros said the worst was averted due to the superhuman efforts of fire-fighting forces but also the efforts of local residents that turned out to assist them. He said decisive help was also given by the fire-fighting aircraft the doused the flames from above.

The fire brigade sent 16 fire engines and some 40 fire-fighters to put out the two fires, while local residents assisted with irrigation systems and water carriers. Four PZL aircraft and three Canadair aircraft assisted from the air.

The fire broke out in an area of mostly low-growing vegetation and olive groves, very close to houses and caused damage to the several yards as it burned through settled areas but did not burn down any homes.

Fire brigade forces will remain close by to fully put out the flames and be on standy in case of the fires rekindling.