This preventive measure reflects growing concerns across Greece over the increasing threat of forest fires during the summer months, exacerbated by dry weather and strong winds

The total firefighting force for summer 2025 is 18,031 personnel. This includes 11,746 permanent staff, 1,860 on five-year contracts, 1,455 forest commandos, and 2,500 seasonal firefighters. Additionally, there are 5,500 civil protection volunteers and 5,000 volunteer firefighters

Firefighters rushed to the scene in large numbers. According to official reports, 26 firefighters, 10 fire engines, and one aerial ladder truck have been deployed

Authorities imposed an administrative fine of €9,750 on the man for breaching existing fire prevention laws. He is currently being held in custody and is expected to appear before the competent investigative judge on Friday

“Dangerous smoke. Remain indoors. Keep doors and windows closed. Follow the instructions of the authorities.”

Due to the presence of flammable substances such as detergents, authorities triggered an emergency alert through the 112 warning system.

As Greece enters the peak of the wildfire season, authorities and residents in high-risk regions are urged to remain vigilant, follow civil protection guidelines, and take proactive measures to prevent wildfires

The local fire department immediately dispatched eight fire engines and twenty-four firefighters

According to recent police reports, the region of Attica has seen a significant rise in criminal activity, including an 80% increase in fraud cases and a homicide every five days

Despite the scale of the response, no residential areas have been reported at risk, and the overall outlook remains positive

While no homes are currently at risk, the fire continues to burn through forestland, threatening the environment and tourism.

The weakening of winds has been a key factor in the improved conditions, contributing significantly to the fire’s partial containment.

Blazes in Oropos and Kilkis prompt emergency evacuations as high winds and heatwave create dangerous conditions.

Mayor Benoit Payan announced early Wednesday that the 16th arrondissement of Marseille was no longer under lockdown

In an effort to prevent potential wildfire incidents, preventative movement bans have been issued in multiple regions

Since midday, all flight departures and arrivals have been suspended.

According to new research published in Nature Medicine by scientists at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, exposure to wildfire smoke doesn’t just irritate our lungs—it rewires the immune system itself

Efforts to suppress the fire involved a large ground force of 85 firefighters, including five specialized foot patrol units from the 1st Special Unit for Forest Operations (EMODE), and 23 fire engines.

A wildfire erupted on Saturday in low vegetation near the area of Aliki in Boeotia, central Greece, meanwhile the wildfire that broke out Friday in southern Evia sees improvement

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