Παρασκευή 29.03.2024 ΚΕΡΚΥΡΑ

Vistonas fire under control

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07 Οκτωβρίου 2022 / 16:57

CORFU. The forest fire in Helidoni, Vistonas was brought under control at around 16:00.

The forest fire in Helidoni, Vistonas was brought under control at around 16:00.

The fire broke out at 12:00 and spread quickly. Along with Civil Protection Service There two PZL planes took part in the operation along with a helicopter from Ioannina.

Firefighters are remaining in the area in case of any rekindling.

Approximately 40 stremma of land was burnt. 28 firefighters, four planes and two helicopters took part in the operation to extinguish the fire.