The fire that broke out in the afternoon in the area of Agioi Theodoroi, causing temporary problems in traffic on the New National Road Athens-Corinthos, has been brought under control.
The fire broke out at 17:17 and, for safety reasons, traffic was stopped in the right lane of the Athens-bound lane. After the frontage road was narrowed, vehicle traffic was fully restored.
19 firefighters, a team of hikers and five fire engines were mobilised to extinguish the fire, which operated at the scene until the fire was brought under control.
No injuries or damage to residential areas have been reported so far, while the cause of the fire is being investigated by the relevant authorities.
