Firefighters are battling a vegetation fire in Tulcea county, affecting 80 hectares, with risks of spreading to homes.

The fire of dry vegetation and coniferous forest in the county of Tulcea, locality of Greci, started yesterday, causing open flames and smoke. Firefighters, supported by the Black Hawk helicopter, mobilized 25 soldiers and 4 fire engines to limit the spread of the fire, which affected an area of about 80 hectares. The aerial intervention contributed significantly and ground crews are continuing the extinguishing mission.