Wildfire in Xylokastro under partial control
The large wildfire burning forest and agricultural land in the area of Xylokastro in the northern Peloponnese has been placed under partial control after “superhuman efforts” by the fire fighters, it was announced on Wednesday evening.
The blaze has destroyed many hectares of land and while authorities said there’s no longer an active front, units remain in the area to fully extinguish it and prevent a possible rekindling.
Authorities said a key role in stopping the blaze was played by the aerial means as the flames were limited in a ravine which was difficult to approach by land
