NEWS

Fire breaks out in Xylokastro, northern Peloponnese

Fire breaks out in Xylokastro, northern Peloponnese

Dozens of firefighters were on Tuesday battling a wildfire that broke out in a remote part of Xylokastro, a seaside town in the northern Peloponnese.

The fire began early in the morning, prompting an immediate response from the fire service as the area is a popular summer resort.

Authorities assured that no people or homes were at risk and said that three water-dropping planes were helping the effort to put out the blaze.

Subscribe to our Newsletters

Enter your information below to receive our weekly newsletters with the latest insights, opinion pieces and current events straight to your inbox.

By signing up you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.