Fire in Kerasochori, Thesprotia, Caused by Lightning

A fire broke out in a forest area in Kerasochori, Thesprotia, in the municipality of Filiates, on Monday afternoon. According to the Fire Department, the fire was caused by lightning.

22 firefighters with a ground team from the 8th EMODE, five vehicles, two aircraft, and one helicopter are operating at the scene. The fire does not threaten residential areas.

The Fire Department announced the mobilization via Twitter.