Lightning strikes spark 24 fires
[InTime News]
Lightning strikes on Friday afternoon sparked 24 fires across the country, the fire service has said.
A total of 72 fires broke out in the last 24 hours in wooded and agricultural areas, mainly in the Peloponnese, Skyros, Attica, Viotia and Evia, of which 50 were dealt with immediately, the service added.
Firefighters are continuing to combat 22 fires.
