According to reports by local media, fire brigade ground forces are operating at the scene, aided by aerial means
According to the climate crisis and civil protection minister, since the beginning of this year's wildfire season, 256 fines have been issued and 123 arrests have been made
Temperatures will reach as high as 40 degrees Celsius, and the country is on high alert for fires
The lower court's original verdict on the Mati fire sparked public outrage by imposing prison sentences of only 3 to 5 years, which could be converted into fines of just 10 euros per day.
Spirit Aerosystems admits that its drone exhibited "flight instability", leading to the crash and rare ignition of the battery, which caused the wildfire
The emergency number 112 has been activated for residents of the greater Athens-Piraeus area
A fallen drone reportedly sparked a wildfire early Wednesday afternoon northeast of Athens proper, with four arrests subsequently announced
The latest weather front on the north Aegean island of Thasos led to wildfires erupting in two parts of the island as lighting strikes hit the ground. According to the Fire Department, the fires are burning in the village of Panagia and town of Skala Potamia. A total of 32 firefighters with one ground team, […]
During an effort to put out flames in Amaliada, firefighters discovered human bones
Of the 52 wildfires, authorities said the blaze on the popular holiday island has been mostly contained, although scattered pockets were still burning
"Reports indicated a scooter and its rider, dressed in firefighter attire, were seen throwing incendiary devices," the deputy mayor commented on a Greek TV channel.
10 wildfires broke out around Greece in the span of 8 hours on Sunday
A related fatality was reported, specifically 45-year man died from a heart attack after inhaling smoke
Due to the front in Keratea, the Police have implemented traffic diversions
Mayor of Serifos describes the blaze as a disaster of 'Biblical' proportions with a 15-km-long front
According to reports, the fire broke out as a result of the explosion of a utility pole and was picked up by a drone belonging to the Fire Department
Greece's Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Vasilis Kikilias says half of the country will be at high risk for fires until Sunday afternoon
Nevertheless, the entire party hosted aboard the mega-yacht at the time of the wildfire on Hydra has already departed for Kazakhstan
The incident has caused an uproar in Greek society due to accusations of criminal negligence
In addition to the arrests, six fines were doled out