Authorities warn of “extreme fire risk” on Sunday, with winds up to 90 km/h and temperatures near 40°C in parts of the country. Cooler conditions expected by mid-August holiday.

Homes, warehouses, cars, olive groves, and stretches of virgin forest were reduced to ashes in Friday’s wildfires southeast of Athens, which also claimed the life of an elderly man found burned in his home.

A major blaze near Athens has subsided after an overnight battle by firefighters, though scattered hotspots persist. Hundreds have been evacuated and air support is underway as extreme fire danger continues across Greece.

Worst blaze in extreme southeast Attica prefecture, southeast of Athens proper, in the Keratea district, which claimed the life of one elderly man

Wildfires have erupted in Drosia, Keratea, and Megara near Athens, prompting evacuation alerts via Greece’s 112 system. Strong winds are hampering firefighting efforts involving dozens of firefighters, ground teams, vehicles, and aerial support

The firefighting workforce is seriously understaffed and aging, with an average age close to 48 years and some firefighters aged between 67 and 70

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire while ensuring that the rest of the hospital remains operational. The “Sotiria” Hospital is one of Greece’s most prominent medical facilities, and the rapid evacuation is credited with preventing further escalation

Authorities have ordered urgent evacuations on the Greek island of Kefalonia after a forest fire broke out in the Karavados area

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Temperatures are also rising steadily, with Western Greece expected to reach 38–40°C over the weekend. While the meltemi winds may keep eastern Greece slightly cooler (35–37°C), the fire risk remains elevated due to dryness and wind speed

France is battling its largest wildfire in nearly 80 years, with over 16,000 hectares burned in the Aude region. The blaze has claimed one life, injured 13, and remains out of control as shifting winds push flames back toward hard-to-reach forested areas

A very high wildfire risk has been forecast for Thursday across six regions in Greece, including Attica, Crete, and parts of the Aegean. Authorities urge the public to avoid fire-prone activities as emergency services heighten readiness

Despite extensive use of aerial firefighting units—including nine Canadair aircraft, five Dash planes, and two helicopters—the fire remains uncontrolled. Three firefighters have suffered minor injuries during operations

As residents in Messinia pick up the pieces after devastating wildfires, experts warn that urban sprawl, climate change, and mountain abandonment are fueling these infernos—with severe ecological consequences in places like Feneos and Kythera.

According to the Fire Risk Forecast Map from the General Secretariat for Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr), large parts of the country are now on yellow alert (Risk Category 3), signaling a high possibility of wildfires

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The fire brigade said 52 fire-fighters were battling the blaze, operating 16 vehicles and aided by four water-dropping aircraft.

Gaza’s health ministry reported six more deaths from starvation or malnutrition in the past 24 hours, raising the total to 175, including 93 children

In the event of spotting a fire, immediate notification to the fire department is crucial. Citizens should call 199 without delay.

An emergency evacuation alert via the 112 system was issued, urging residents in the areas of Evinochori and Kokori to evacuate.