Cyprus firefighters and rescue teams assist in fire extinguishing in Evia

Cyprus firefighters and rescue teams which are in Greece for over a week battling the catastrophic blazes will be assisting the efforts to combat the fires in Evia today, Spokesperson of the Civil Defense Olivia Michaelides told the Cyprus News Agency.

She said that the night was extremely difficult as the teams helped in steep areas in Flambouri on Parnitha mountain in Attica region.

She explained that they had to do extreme trekking and mountain climbing to reach the areas on fire.

Source: Cyprus News Agency