Reports from the Copernicus Rapid Mapping Service and the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), analyzed by Meteo.gr, show that 13 major wildfires since 2017 have ravaged more than 700,000 acres of forest

More than 1,000 personnel - fire-fighters, forest fire units, municipal crews and volunteers - battled the blazes northeast of Athens, with a total of 199 vehicles deployed in the operation

Dozens of animals strays or lost have been saved by volunteers in the massive Attica fire. This is how you can help.

The urgent measures come in the wake of a huge conflagration that erupted early Sunday afternoon from the Varnavas township and affected much of northeast Attica prefecture

The fiery inferno has caused immeasurable damage to the natural environment, while the loss of animal life has been equally tragic

Only four out of ten artisans have insured their business assets, and merely 4.8% consider natural disasters, such as floods and fires, to be the greatest threat to their operations.

The Greek Premier has borne the brunt of the citizens’ ire impacted by the fires burning since Sunday, with many complaining the state apparatus failed to protect their businesses and houses citing a shortage of firefighting means

Over a hundred homes and businesses have been reduced to ashes, and the total area consumed by the fire now exceeds 100,000 acres.

Authorities on Tuesday morning discovered the body of a 65-year-old woman in the north Athens district of Vrilissia, believed to be a victim of the wildfire

Two fire-fighting vehicles burned during efforts to extinguish the flames near east Attica prefecture town of Neos Voutsas

American network CNN focused on the fact that evacuations were ordered near Athens as Greek authorities were trying to contain the wildfires

A hospital has been evacuated for safety reasons

The rerouting is intended to ensure passengers' safety and prevent any impeding of fire-fighting efforts in east and northeast Attica prefecture

While firefighters continue their efforts to contain large Athens wildfire fronts raging across the wider area of the Greek capital, NASA released a satellite photo revealing the size of the blaze. According to the NASA satellite maps, the thermal force of the Athens wildfire suggests the front has exceeded 20 kilometers. Firefighters battling the flames […]

The PM will be charing a meeting with competent authorities to assess the situation and determine the course of action

In response, Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) has issued guidelines to protect public health from the hazardous effects of smoke inhalation during the fire

Τhe conflagration in northeast Attica prefecture (greater Athens area) erupted instantaneously amid gusty winds near the township of Varnavas, before spreading south towards Mt. Penteli

Currently, the fire is advancing towards Marathon Lake, with firefighting teams intensifying their efforts.

Authorities have issued an emergency evacuation order via the 112 alert system, advising residents in the affected areas to evacuate immediately

The situation is being fueled by very strong winds expected to begin today, along with prolonged drought conditions and extremely high temperatures.