Firefighters are battling dangerous flare-ups for a third day in western Attica as strong winds fuel the blaze, threaten homes and monasteries, and emergency crews expand damage assessments and state aid efforts across wildfire-hit regions.

High-resolution satellite imagery analyzed by the National Observatory of Athens shows extensive damage from the major wildfires in Boeotia and Porto Germeno, with the Attica blaze still burning

Southern Rethymno counts the devastating cost of wildfires: two firefighters dead, thousands of acres burned and communities facing widespread destruction.

Wildfires have burned more than 6,500 hectares (16,000 acres) across Boeotia and Attica, with strong winds continuing to challenge firefighting efforts.

Firefighters brought most of the past day's rural and forest fires under control, but crews remain deployed at 14 active fronts as authorities investigate the causes and urge the public to remain vigilant

Wildfires continue to burn across Boeotia, Achaia and Crete, prompting evacuations, sea rescues, road closures and large-scale firefighting operations as hurricane-force winds complicate efforts to contain the flames.

Minister Evangelos Tournas visited Porto Germeno as 170 firefighters battle overnight fires across Boeotia

Wildfires in Boeotia, Attica, and Argolida are burning under very unfavorable conditions driven mainly by strong north winds

Fire officials say 51 new wildfires broke out in 24 hours, with 73 now active across Greece amid strong winds

Hundreds of firefighters remain locked in a battle against a major wildfire in southern Crete, where powerful winds continue to fuel flare-ups and prevent aerial firefighting operations. Authorities remain on high alert as fires persist on Paros and new blazes break out in western Greece.

Experts warn that increasingly intense wildfires fueled by climate change are creating their own weather, overwhelming firefighting resources and demanding a greater focus on prevention and preparedness.

The wildfire on Crete continues to burn out of control as dangerous winds fuel new outbreaks. Much of the iconic Preveli Palm Forest has gone up in flames

Greece's prime minister paid tribute to three firefighters killed battling wildfires, highlighted efforts to strengthen the country's response to the climate crisis, and urged continued vigilance as dangerous fire conditions persist.

Tributes are pouring in for a 27-year-old fire officer found dead near a wildfire in Gythio, while funerals are being held today for two firefighters who died battling a blaze on the island of Crete

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.

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.

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.