Serbian tourists film drama on Chalkidiki: New fire breaks out on this Greek peninsula

Serbian tourists who are currently vacationing in Chalkidiki, Greece, recorded the drama that took place today, when a fire broke out in Sithonia.

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According to Telegraf readers, who sent us the video, they were on a beach in Sithonia when suddenly a helicopter flew over them.

The video shows a group of tourists on the beach, while a helicopter flies over carrying water to put out the fire.

Earlier today, a fire broke out in a grassy area near Nikiti, which has been brought under control.

As Telegraf.rs previously reported, the fire happened between Metamorfosi and Nikiti in Sithonia.

New fire in Sithonia

According to the latest information, the fire has been brought under control, but in the meantime, a new crisis has emerged.

As Protothema writes, there is now a fire near Agios Nikolaos. This place is located opposite Nikiti.

#Πυρκαγιά σε αγροτοδασική έκταση στον Άγιο Νικόλαο Χαλκιδικής. Κινητοποιήθηκαν επίγειες και εναέριες δυνάμεις.— Πυροσβεστικό Σώμα (@pyrosvestiki) July 27, 2023

The fire broke out around 1 pm in an area with dry grass and olive trees.

22 firefighters with 11 vehicles and an airplane are working to put it out.

(Telegraf.rs)