Authorities remain on high alert as efforts to control the fire continue under challenging weather conditions

A total of 75 firefighters have been deployed, supported by 5 ground teams, 25 fire engines, and 6 aerial units, including 2 aircraft and 4 helicopters.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and urge the public to follow official instructions

A level 4 (orange) wildfire alert—the second-highest in Greece’s fire risk classification—was issued for Crete by the Civil Protection Authority

Emergency Alert Issued as Helicopters and Firefighters Battle Flames in Rizari Area

Strong winds and soaring temperatures fuel a dangerous blaze in Palaia Fokaia, outside Athens, prompting evacuations and an emergency response meeting.

The General Secretariat for Civil Protection has issued a high fire risk warning (Risk Category 4) for several regions on Friday, June 27

As the situation escalated, authorities issued an emergency alert via the 112 emergency number shortly before 11:30 a.m., advising residents of the municipality of Phaistos to evacuate.

Chios remains under a state of emergency, which is currently set to last until July 22. With strong winds expected to persist for several more days, firefighting efforts are likely to continue under extremely difficult conditions

Officials continue to urge residents in affected zones to comply with evacuation orders and remain alert for further updates.

In addition to Dahiyeh, Israeli strikes were reported in the southern village of Ain Qana shortly after evacuation warnings were issued there as well

A woman from Khan Younis described the new evacuation order as her “worst nightmare,” while another woman, already displaced in central Gaza, said she refused to move again “because there is no place to go.”

At least 13 people have been injured, though no fatalities have been reported

The Reykjanes Peninsula, where the eruption occurred, had been dormant for nearly 800 years until 2021

Santorini, Amorgos, and nearby islands have been rocked by over 200 tremors in the past two days, including a quake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale in Santorini on Sunday evening.

The cause for the wildfire is still under investigation by the California Department of Forestry as well as Fire Protection.

Greek warship 'Elli' to participate in evacuation operations of foreign nationals from Lebanon if requested as Israel escalates attacks.

The fire erupted on Thursday in the mountainous region north of Karşıyaka, reaching residential areas near Izmir on Friday night

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.