According to reports, a traffic accident preceded the incident, causing the car to burst into flames and the fire to spread to the surrounding area.

A man was found charred inside a car in the area of Polychnitos on the island of Lesvos.

According to information, a traffic accident had occurred earlier, and the car caught fire, which then spread to an agricultural and forest area.

The man, a permanent resident of Athens, was temporarily staying in Nifida, Lesvos.

In Lesvos, the fire is burning low vegetation.

The firefighting efforts involve two helicopters, five aircraft, and ground forces consisting of 22 firefighters and seven vehicles.