Firefighters are battling a new blaze in Aspropyrgos, western Attica, with dozens of personnel and vehicles deployed to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading.
Labour officials warn of missing safety measures and weak oversight in the industrial area of western Attica after a major blaze left several workers injured and raised fears of a wider industrial accident
A major fire at a recycling facility near Athens prompted a large emergency response, while authorities ordered nearby residents to leave the area and raised concerns over a propane truck at the site.
A 74-year-old former patient is being questioned as investigators probe the cause of the blaze, which destroyed a hospital ward and forced the evacuation of around 70 patients.
A fire triggered a major emergency response at Sismanogleio Hospital in northern Athens early Thursday, forcing the precautionary evacuation of parts of the facility as smoke spread through the building. The fire was quickly brought under control
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A 52-year-old was arrested after a fire sparked during welding work without required fire safety measures, as Greek authorities renewed warnings over wildfire prevention
As devastating wildfires continue to spread across southern Europe, Greek firefighters deployed through the European Union's Civil Protection Mechanism are assisting efforts to contain a major blaze in southern France
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Most of the blazes were contained quickly, while crews continue to battle three active wildfires
A 12-year-old and a 13-year-old were arrested in Eretria after causing a roadside fire with firecrackers. Their parents were also detained on charges of failing to supervise the children.
Recent fires reaching industrial sites have highlighted concerns over prevention, inspections and coordination, with experts calling for a comprehensive fire protection strategy for high-risk industrial zones.
A toxic smoke plume from the Oraiokastro fire near Thessaloniki has spread across southern Greece, prompting health warnings and precautionary measures.
Authorities have placed Crete and the North Aegean on high alert as extreme wildfire conditions persist, urging the public to avoid fire hazards and remain vigilant.
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A firefighter was also injured after the emergency vehicle, responding to a major wildfire in the northeastern Peloponnese, was involved in a head-on collision near Sparta during heavy rain
Residents of the Agia Eleni settlement were ordered to leave after shifting winds drove the blaze toward the village, while dozens of firefighters and aircraft battled the advancing flames
Two municipalities have been placed under a state of emergency as authorities begin damage assessments, announce €5 million in recovery funding and launch compensation measures for affected residents and businesses
Dioxins, PM2.5 and carcinogens from the blaze have spread as far as Attica, with potentially hazardous consequences for health, according to experts
Authorities intensified wildfire prevention inspections at the start of July, leading to dozens of penalties and arrests linked to fires allegedly caused by negligence