Fire Engulfed In Greece's Attica region

ATHENS:A fire in a Greek village in Attica, engulfed close to residential areas,reports said.

Reprts said thart stong winds of 39-49 kilometers per hour, 25-31 miles per hour have been blowing making the situation more difficult in the village of Stamata.

The area, located in a rich forested pine area, is densely inhabited.

Firefighting forces operating in the area include 14 fire engines with 43 firefighters, two teams on foot, four firefighting aircraft, and five water-dropping helicopters.

The fire was initially detected by a fire hub system which monitors natural disasters via satellite pictures in Southeastern Europe.

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