At least 24 people died in a fiery hell around Athens

At least 24 people died in fires raging in the Greek capital, Athens, said Monday a spokesman for the government, citing a press service of the French press. Most of the victims have fallen into a trap near the seaside resort of Matti, 40 km northeast of the Greek capital, in their homes or cars, the spokesman said. on Nova TV.

More than 104 people

More than 600 firefighters and 300 firefighters fight against the suppression of the three major fire fires

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipraspasted his visit to Mostar, Bosnia, return to Athens. He said the fires were out of control. "We will do everything in the human capacity to control the fire," Tsipras said.

Two of the fire outbreaks continued to develop during the night around Matthias and about 55 km west of the capital, near the capital, Athens, where it was declared a state of emergency. Kenneth, along the highway leading to the Corinth Cbad

The rescue air operations, with the participation of eight aircraft and nine helicopters, were interrupted at night

Tsipras expressed his concern to the simultaneous fires. are criminal, says AFP 03] Nine coastguard boats, two warships and dozens of private boats backed by military helicopters were mobilized to the port of Rafina, not far from Matti, to evacuate the citizens and tourists fleeing the fire from beaches and seas. They were transferred to hotels and military sites

For the sacrifice, the presidency abolished the confession that was to be held Monday evening on the occasion of the restoration of democracy in Greece in July 1974

According to the Secretary General of the Civil Protection Yannis Kapakis fires are blown by winds up to 100 km / h, which makes the situation extreme. With regard to the complicated situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that Bulgarian citizens traveling or staying in the fire zones be informed in advance of the actual situation. situation, avoid areas affected by inflamed elements and strictly observe the instructions of local authorities.

The Bulgarian embbady in Greece is in constant contact with local authorities and monitors developments

Bulgarian citizens wishing to receive updated information or report their relatives can do so at the following phone numbers: + 30 210 67 48 105, +30 210 67 48 106, +30 210 67 48 107.

Deputy Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev met with the temporary head of the Embbady Bulgarian President in Athens, Veselin Ivanov, of the situation of fires on Greek territory, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Our diplomatic mission is formed by a crisis headquarters,