A fire triggered a major emergency response at Sismanogleio Hospital in northern Athens early Thursday, forcing the precautionary evacuation of parts of the facility as smoke spread through the building. The fire was quickly brought under control

A 52-year-old was arrested after a fire sparked during welding work without required fire safety measures, as Greek authorities renewed warnings over wildfire prevention

As devastating wildfires continue to spread across southern Europe, Greek firefighters deployed through the European Union's Civil Protection Mechanism are assisting efforts to contain a major blaze in southern France

Most of the blazes were contained quickly, while crews continue to battle three active wildfires

A 12-year-old and a 13-year-old were arrested in Eretria after causing a roadside fire with firecrackers. Their parents were also detained on charges of failing to supervise the children.

Recent fires reaching industrial sites have highlighted concerns over prevention, inspections and coordination, with experts calling for a comprehensive fire protection strategy for high-risk industrial zones.

A toxic smoke plume from the Oraiokastro fire near Thessaloniki has spread across southern Greece, prompting health warnings and precautionary measures.

Authorities have placed Crete and the North Aegean on high alert as extreme wildfire conditions persist, urging the public to avoid fire hazards and remain vigilant.

A firefighter was also injured after the emergency vehicle, responding to a major wildfire in the northeastern Peloponnese, was involved in a head-on collision near Sparta during heavy rain

Residents of the Agia Eleni settlement were ordered to leave after shifting winds drove the blaze toward the village, while dozens of firefighters and aircraft battled the advancing flames

Two municipalities have been placed under a state of emergency as authorities begin damage assessments, announce €5 million in recovery funding and launch compensation measures for affected residents and businesses

Dioxins, PM2.5 and carcinogens from the blaze have spread as far as Attica, with potentially hazardous consequences for health, according to experts

Authorities intensified wildfire prevention inspections at the start of July, leading to dozens of penalties and arrests linked to fires allegedly caused by negligence

Firefighters are using earth-moving equipment to smother lingering hotspots as authorities begin assessing the damage and urge residents to limit outdoor activity.

Very high wildfire risk has been declared for parts of Crete and the North Aegean, with authorities urging vigilance and caution amid soaring fire danger.

Emergency services responded to an apartment fire in Kallithea, where a 70-year-old man was found unconscious inside the residence

A dramatic rescue during the Oreokastro wildfire has drawn praise for police officers who risked their lives to save a trapped dog while helping evacuate residents from the fire zone