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On Oct. 4, much of Attica and parts of the Peloponnese were still labeled as being at high risk of forest fires by the Civil Protection Ministry.

The wildfire managed to take enormous proportions, reaching a united front of 32 kilometers, its smoke painting skies crimson across Greece

Flames have reached as far as the mountain resort settlement of Trikala, with a front burning in remote and inaccessible land

A six-kilometer stretch of the main Athens-Patras tollway near the resort town of Xylokastro was closed, with traffic diverted to a provincial roadway

Two men died in the massive blaze, while according to the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), the burned areas in the region reach nearly 4,200 hectares

The fire that started on Sunday morning in Xylokastro, in the Corinth region. Two men, who went to help a friend with his livestock, tragically lost their lives in the flames.

Minister of Civil Protection Vassilis Kikilias held an emergency coordination meeting to assess the situation and organize forces for the night

Commuters were evacuated from the train with no injuries. An investigation into the causes of the incident has be launched.

Greece’s Citizens Protection Minister says despite the 4,500 fires so far this year, the total area burned is 24% below the 20-year average.

The fire that broke out on September 17 at the Motor Oil refinery in Agioi Theodoroi is under control. Firefighters worked through the night and three workers were injured while nearby residents were evacuated. Investigations into the cause are underway.

According to initial reports, the fire started inside the facilities, while blasts could be heard from inside the compound facility. A large, dark plume of smoke covered the skies in the area. 

The fire is in an area of the famous tourist island of Rhodes that is not easily accessible to firetrucks nor on foot.

An arrest warrant was issued for the woman’s 17-year-old son on felony charges of actually causing the blazes

The 44-year-old woman was arrested and handed a 3-year suspended prison sentence

According to reports, 12,000 hectares have been 'reduced to ashes' and the fire still has at least one active front.

Greece is among the EU member-states that spent the most on fire protection services in 2023

Based on the risk 4 category forecast, competent authorities have activated the second stage of operational readiness for the Fire Brigade which involves aerial surveillance patrols, as well as patrols by fire engines, police, and military forces