Greece has placed its Civil Protection Mechanism on heightened alert after authorities forecast a very high wildfire risk across seven regions, urging residents to avoid outdoor activities that could spark fires.

Rethymno mourns two firefighters killed battling a wildfire, as Greece pays tribute to those who lost their lives fighting the flames.

Greek authorities have detained four people, including the mayor of Paros, as investigators examine the circumstances surrounding the wildfire that broke out on the island while firefighters continue monitoring scattered hotspots

Three firefighters died and three others were injured as major wildfires continued to burn across Greece, with authorities warning that extreme fire danger will persist into Thursday.

Crete's popular national park will be closed from both entrances on July 30 as authorities cite strong winds and a very high wildfire risk exceeding operational safety limits.

The wildfire, which broke out earlier in the day, continued to burn out of control, prompting a large-scale emergency response on land & sea.

Two firefighters lost their lives on Wednesday, battling a wildfire that broke out on the Greek island of Crete

Rethymno's fire service says the two seasonal firefighters died battling a blaze in strong winds, as evacuation orders remain in effect for several villages near the fire zone.

A 40-year study finds climate change is reshaping wildfire behavior in Greece, with Northern and Southern regions responding differently due to their ecosystems, vegetation and climate.

The AtmoHub monitoring service reported that smoke from the forest fire on the Greek island of Paros was carried by winds, affecting parts of the Cyclades and northern Crete as firefighters continued battling flare-ups.

Residents have been ordered to evacuate several communities as firefighters battle overnight to contain a fast-moving wildfire on the Cycladic island amid powerful winds and repeated flare-ups

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