Greece wildfires

The urgent measures come in the wake of a huge conflagration that erupted early Sunday afternoon from the Varnavas township and affected much of northeast Attica prefecture

Only four out of ten artisans have insured their business assets, and merely 4.8% consider natural disasters, such as floods and fires, to be the greatest threat to their operations.

Over a hundred homes and businesses have been reduced to ashes, and the total area consumed by the fire now exceeds 100,000 acres.

Two fire-fighting vehicles burned during efforts to extinguish the flames near east Attica prefecture town of Neos Voutsas

While firefighters continue their efforts to contain large Athens wildfire fronts raging across the wider area of the Greek capital, NASA released a satellite photo revealing the size of the blaze. According to the NASA satellite maps, the thermal force of the Athens wildfire suggests the front has exceeded 20 kilometers. Firefighters battling the flames […]

In response, Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) has issued guidelines to protect public health from the hazardous effects of smoke inhalation during the fire

Τhe conflagration in northeast Attica prefecture (greater Athens area) erupted instantaneously amid gusty winds near the township of Varnavas, before spreading south towards Mt. Penteli

Currently, the fire is advancing towards Marathon Lake, with firefighting teams intensifying their efforts.

Authorities have issued an emergency evacuation order via the 112 alert system, advising residents in the affected areas to evacuate immediately

The situation is being fueled by very strong winds expected to begin today, along with prolonged drought conditions and extremely high temperatures.

Major wildfire in west-central Crete rekindled on Thursday due to strong winds

Video footage led to a warrant for his arrest on felony charges related to at least four fires southeast of Athens last June

The fire brigade reported 29 new wildfires on Wednesday, of which 24 were immediately extinguished

New legislation in Greece foresees stricter sentences and higher penalties for those found guilty of arson.

Worst blaze again erupts on large island of Evia, specifically in the south-central part

The blaze in Evia was raging for two days

Another fire erupted on Evia island, leading to the evacuation of settlements and sending smoke as far south as Athens

The fire is in an area of Corinth called Sofiko and is moving towards the famous historical site of Epidavros

Major risk of wildfires in several prefectures and islands around the country, including around the greater Athens area

Firefighters remain at the scene to deal with any rekindling