Firefighters brought most of the past day's rural and forest fires under control, but crews remain deployed at 14 active fronts as authorities investigate the causes and urge the public to remain vigilant

A volunteer firefighter suffered a heart attack and another was admitted with respiratory problems as emergency crews battled the ongoing wildfire, while Greece's healthcare system remains on heightened alert.

Greece's Hellenic Thoracic Society urges residents near wildfires to avoid smoke exposure, stay indoors, and use high-filtration masks when travel is unavoidable, warning that children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with chronic illnesses face the greatest risk.

Volunteers and medical teams are supporting firefighters and residents across Greece's major wildfire fronts, while the organization calls for donations of essential supplies and urges evacuees not to leave animals behind.

Fire meteorologist Theodoros Giannaros says hurricane-force wind gusts, rugged terrain and dense pine forests have fueled one of Greece's most challenging wildfires in recent years, while residents returning home describe widespread devastation.

A power grid worker was seriously injured while repairing electricity infrastructure damaged by Friday's wildfire in Argolis, after a tree collapsed during restoration work.

Families of the two firefighters who died fighting the wildfire in Rethymno raised the Greek flag at the site of the tragedy, as local authorities also launched a relief drive to support residents affected by the devastating fires.

At least 62 animals have been brought to safety as rescue teams continue evacuating pets, strays and farm animals from wildfire-hit areas, while an emergency shelter in Vilia remains on standby for additional arrivals.

Authorities are examining footage showing a man moving near the suspected ignition point shortly before the first smoke appeared, as investigators continue searching for the cause of the devastating wildfire.

Hundreds of firefighters are battling a fast-moving wildfire that has devastated Porto Germeno, with an estimated 150 homes destroyed, more than 1,150 residents evacuated, and tens of thousands of acres burned.

Officials warn of a devastating environmental disaster as the massive wildfire continues for a second day in central Greece, with more than 50,000 stremmas of land affected and fresh flare-ups threatening nearby communities.

Authorities have prohibited pedestrians and all vehicles from entering forest areas in three municipalities across Halkidiki from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. due to an elevated wildfire risk.

Wildfires continue to burn across Boeotia, Achaia and Crete, prompting evacuations, sea rescues, road closures and large-scale firefighting operations as hurricane-force winds complicate efforts to contain the flames.

Civil Protection warns of extreme wildfire danger Saturday in Attica and Evia, with high risk across much of Greece

A massive wildfire is devouring forest and threatening homes as forest commandos risk everything to hold it back

Minister Evangelos Tournas visited Porto Germeno as 170 firefighters battle overnight fires across Boeotia

Wildfires in Boeotia, Attica, and Argolida are burning under very unfavorable conditions driven mainly by strong north winds

Mayor Periklis Migdos wept on camera describing the wildfire tearing through Komboti, Arta, and pleaded for help

New images reveal the extent of the damage to Crete's iconic Preveli Palm Forest after a wildfire, while local officials and experts say the unique ecosystem is expected to recover over time, as it did following the devastating 2010 fire.

The wildfire in Boeotia keeps burning on several fronts as residents watch century-old olive groves go up in flames