43 forest fires broke out in Greece in last 24 hrs
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A total of 43 forest fires broke out across the country in the last 24 hours, the Fire Brigade reported on Monday.
These blazes were dealt with by a total of 436 firefighters, 187 fire engines, 8 ground teams and 1 helicopter, assisted by volunteers and municipal water reservoir back-ups wherever possible.
Most of these fires were contained soon after breaking out, while the Fire Brigade’s Arson Crimes Directorate is investigating these fires’ causes further, it was noted.
[ANA-MPA]
