Pierian Mountains: Fire rages at an altitude of 2,000 meters

It continues to rage or erupted in the Pierian mountains. At an altitude of about 2,000 meters at Sarakatsana position, near the top the fire continues to burn low vegetation but also . It is a difficult spot steep and particularly difficult to extinguish the fire burning in the Pierian mountains from Sunday 31 March, incinerating pines and bushes. The name “Sarakatsana” also bears the Sanctuary of SEO Katerinis built in the centre of the Wildlife Refuge. In the area are attempted 94 firefighters with 26 vehicles, 1 helicopter, hydrophore OTAs and OTA project machinery, as well as the IKAROS team featuring the fire service drones.