The blaze broke out at around 1:30 p.m. local time, burning low vegetation in an area with scattered homes.

Avincis warns longer wildfire seasons are stretching aerial firefighting resources, while pilot shortages and regulatory hurdles leave Europe increasingly unprepared for year-round fire risks.

Greece has extended the deployment of its firefighting aircraft in Spain by 24 hours under the European Civil Protection Mechanism, while planning their return ahead of heightened wildfire risk at home.

Tens of thousands have been displaced as record-breaking heat fuels massive wildfires across southern Europe, while Greece joins international firefighting efforts in Spain.

Firefighters discovered the body of a man inside his home after extinguishing an overnight blaze in the city of Volos. Authorities are investigating the cause of both the fire and the man's death.

The Fire Service's operations center received reports of the blaze at around 3:00 p.m. local time and immediately deployed ground and aerial means

Greece is deploying two CL-415 firefighting aircraft to support Spain's battle against major wildfires after responding to a request made through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

Farmers are urged to plow firebreaks around their fields as the region ramps up wildfire prevention for the rest of the season

Authorities say the blaze was allegedly sparked during agricultural work, as Greece's Fire Service reports hundreds of fines and arrests linked to wildfire incidents this year.

Security camera footage shows explosions and sparks after an electrical fault during strong winds, before flames spread to nearby vegetation in northern Greece

Memorial services, vigils and a commemorative walk will mark the eighth anniversary of Greece's deadliest wildfire, which claimed 104 lives in July 2018.

Firefighters and civil protection crews responded to dozens of wildfires nationwide as authorities arrested two more suspects and placed several regions on high alert for Thursday.

Authorities have placed Attica, Evia and Rhodes under a very high wildfire risk warning, urging residents to avoid any outdoor activities that could spark fires.

Investigators say sparks from maintenance work ignited the blaze in Kryoneri, East Attica, leading to the arrest of two men as authorities highlight hundreds of wildfire-related penalties and arrests recorded this year

Authorities have placed Attica and four other regions on the highest wildfire danger level, closing Lycabettus Hill and introducing emergency measures to protect people during extreme heat.

Greece has placed Athens and five other regional areas under its highest wildfire risk level, with authorities urging residents to avoid activities that could spark fires and remain on high alert.

Greek firefighting crews were battling two separate wildfires on Tuesday, one near Epidaurus in the Peloponnese and the other in Crete

Authorities have shut forests, a national gorge and the Palace of Knossos as extreme heat, wildfire danger and temperatures above 40°C prompt emergency measures across Greece.

Police imposed traffic restrictions in the area as emergency crews battled the fire.

Eight years after the blaze that killed 104 people in eastern Attica, relatives of the victims have submitted new evidence they say raises serious questions about how the dead were identified, handled and buried