Wildfires

The prime minister reported that Greece had 9,101 fires this year compared to 7163 last year.

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

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

Destructive blaze more-or-less contained by daybreak on Wednesday after an all-night effort by a sizeable fire-fighting contingent

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

During an effort to put out flames in Amaliada, firefighters discovered human bones

Amid strong winds, additional support from the mainland has been dispatched to assist with efforts to combat the Andros wildfire

Beyond the Hydra wildfire another major wildfire in the NE Peloponnese, in Achaia prefecture, was mostly under control, the fire brigade said

46 of the blazes were immediately contained, with the most affected areas being brushland, some agricultural tracts and lastly forestland

The risk level in the broader region stands at level 5 alarm. The anticipated incidence of wildfires is expected to be substantial, with potential for rapid escalation and severe fire behavior immediately post-ignition.

The outbreak in East Attica was just one of 62 cases in Greece on Wednesday, according to the Fire Department

According to latest reports the fire is under control

The blaze reportedly started on a side road of Vari-Koropiou Avenue

Most serious blaze erupts on Cyclades island of Milos, although flames not threatening residences

The Greek Civil Protection services and Fire department have been placed on heightened operational readiness, as the latest weather bulletin predicts warm air masses moving into the country in the coming days. The weather conditions are conducive to a high risk of wildfires

High state of alert for wildfires on Tuesday due to heat, arid conditions

High fire risk persists in Greece as temperatures set to reach 37°C over the weekend and strong northerly winds continue.

Homeowners are calling on municipal authorities to clear away empty properties which pose a serious threat of fire in the summer.

Last year,  over half a million (504,002) hectares, an area twice the size of Luxembourg, was scorched by wildfires, according to an advance report on Forest Fires in Europe, Middle East and North Africa 2023 published today by the Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC). The report shows that fires intensified during summer 2023, affecting mostly the Mediterranean […]