A fire continued to burn near the former landfill on Mount Tsigouna after breaking out around midday on Friday on Leros.
One aircraft was taking part in the response. Leros mayor Timotheos Kottakis said a second aerial unit was expected, together with 10 firefighters travelling from Kos to reinforce crews on the ground.
Personnel from the Leros fire station were joined by volunteer firefighters, municipal technical services, a Hellenic Navy fire engine, residents who volunteered to help and water tankers.
The South Aegean Region, Hellenic Police, Hellenic Coast Guard and the governor of Leros Hospital were also working with the municipality to support and coordinate the operation.
The fire remained active because of strong winds, while continuous efforts were made to contain and extinguish it.
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