The fire is burning an area of dry grass very close to a hotel complex, at Paralia tou Skylos
A fire also broke out in Kythnos at 16:00 in the afternoon.
According to the Fire Department, the fire is burning an area of dry grass very close to a hotel complex, at Paralia tou Skylos, while strong winds are blowing.
In release of 20 people in specific area private vessels proceeded, while in immediate readiness to provide assistance if required are one coast guard, private boats, three fishing boats and rushes and tug from the port of Lavrio.
It is recalled that message from 112 has been sent to residents in the Skylos area, with the aim of the residents to evacuate the area and head for Dryopida.
A vehicle with three firefighters present on the island is operating at the scene of the fire, while the municipal authorities have been informed to assist with water tankers.
