Fire burning forest in western Athens brought under control
A fire which started on Monday morning at a low vegetation and forest area behind a local stadium in Keratsini, western Athens, has been brought under control, the fire brigade said.
Authorities had deployed 25 fire fighters with 11 vehicles and two helicopters to battle the blaze which burned near an inhabited area. The fire brigade said it will remain in the area to prevent a possible rekindling of the flames, while local authorities have urged citizens to avoid burning dry grass or garbage during the summer months.
