This incident comes amid ongoing concerns about industrial fires in Greece during the hot summer months

According to Swiss Re, heatwaves now kill up to 480,000 people globally each year—more than floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes combined

The war has displaced nearly the entire population of Gaza, and the United Nations estimates that over 80% of the territory is now either under evacuation orders or under Israeli military control

Authorities urge residents and visitors in these regions to remain vigilant, avoid outdoor activities that could spark fires.

According to media reports, Patmos, for instance, was blanketed by smoke in the afternoon, with the atmosphere described as of poor quality.

The blaze was reported at 13.30 local time, with authorities issuing an alert to local residents via SMS.

On Sunday morning, the latest wildfire that erupted near the south-central coastal town of Nafpaktos was reported as mostly contained, although an alert was sent to local residents via SMS at 6 a.m

Meteorologists warn that weather conditions will be particularly volatile, with gale-force winds reaching up to 10 on the Beaufort scale in some areas.

Around 50 firefighters, supported by 15 fire trucks and volunteer responders, have been deployed to contain the blaze, with aerial support expected to arrive shortly

Saturday, June 28, is expected to bring critical fire weather conditions across many parts of Greece

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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 a result of the fire, traffic authorities have closed parts of the Athens–Sounio Avenue

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.

According to satellite data from the EU's Copernicus Emergency Management Service, the wildfire has scorched a total of 47,765 stremmata (approximately 11,800 acres)

Authorities are urging both residents and visitors in these regions to exercise extreme caution and avoid any actions that could trigger a fire

Authorities have warned that changing weather conditions and the wildfire's unpredictable behavior earlier in the week demand continued vigilance

As aerial and ground crews work tirelessly to maintain control, residents and responders alike are finally breathing a cautious sigh of relief