Record arrests over the past two days underscore a crackdown on negligence, as authorities battle successive wildfires during the peak of the 2026 fire season

A Kansas City man was freed after firefighters used an electric saw to cut through a portable toilet, with the unusual rescue ending in a successful extraction and a hose-down.

Authorities have placed Athens, Crete and several island and mainland regions on a very high wildfire alert, with emergency services on heightened readiness and residents urged to avoid fire-risk activities.

A 25-year-old electrician is alleged to have acted as the liaison between the apartment owner and the suspected perpetrators in the attack that killed the mother of politician Afroditi Nestora

Fire crews controlled 30 of 35 blazes as Attica, Crete, and the northern Aegean face extreme risk Friday

A candlelight vigil, march and tribute ceremonies will honor those lost, while calls for justice continue eight years after the July 23 tragedy in Mati, Greece

Firefighting forces remain on high alert as scorching temperatures and strong winds persist in the area

Fire crews and one helicopter are battling a blaze in low vegetation as Chios faces very high fire risk today

Greek authorities have placed parts of Crete and the North Aegean under a very high wildfire risk alert for Thursday, activating heightened emergency measures and urging the public to avoid activities that could spark fires

A fire that broke out in a couple’s apartment left an elderly woman dead and her husband in critical condition, as firefighters rushed to the scene in an effort to rescue them.

New outbreaks in Evia, Crete and the Thessaloniki area follow Tuesday's nationwide wave of mostly low vegetation fires, as authorities deploy extensive ground and aerial resources

Experts call for tougher oversight as repeated fires expose fire safety gaps, hazardous storage practices and regulatory shortcomings at recycling facilities

Authorities said the fire broke out during fencing work in the municipality of Thermi after dry vegetation caught fire, prompting a major firefighting response

A 24-year-old accused of providing access to an abandoned house allegedly used before and after the attack that killed Vagia Nestora is due to testify as the victim's daughter prepares to leave hospital after weeks of treatment for burns.

Civil protection authorities have placed parts of the eastern Aegean and Crete on heightened alert, with additional patrols and possible access restrictions in forests and other vulnerable areas

Firefighters found the victims trapped in an elevator shaft as flames spread through the building

The three suspects face terrorism and homicide charges, as investigators continue to search for attack masterminds

Lawyers for the suspects arrested over the deadly 2010 Marfin bank fire say the prosecution relies on anonymous information and object identification rather than direct evidence linking their clients to the attack.

Authorities have placed emergency services on heightened alert as weather conditions are expected to increase the likelihood and rapid spread of wildfires across several island regions

Two men arrested over the 2010 deadly Marfin bank fire are due to testify before an investigating judge, while authorities pursue additional suspects and seek the extradition of a woman arrested in the UK.