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Firefighters and volunteers struggle against wildfire on Lesvos

Fire fighters and volunteers from neighboring areas are struggling to take the wildfire of a pine forest on the island of Lesvos under control. The work to extinguish the fire is proven to be  difficult due to the powerful north-east winds blowing in the area. Furthermore, the blaze burns down a thick pine forest where firefighters do no have easy access.

The fire broke out in Sinta area of Palaiohori by Plomari in the south of the island late Friday afternoon and continues until late in the night.

Authorities consider the wildfire as “serious” due to the strong winds.

However, the wind direction pushes the wildfire towards the shores and away from villages and other residential areas.

local sources: lesvosnews.net, lesvosnews.gr

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About Bobby Gee

Bobby Gee created the Zakynthos (Zante) Informer in May 2010. He works as a radio presenter hosting the very popular Bobby Gee Breakfast show on the islands English-speaking radio station, Island FM. Bobby is also Station Manager, and actively works with the Zakynthos community.

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