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 and civil protection crews responded to dozens of wildfires nationwide as authorities arrested two more suspects and placed several regions on high alert for Thursday.

Greek firefighting crews were battling two separate wildfires on Tuesday, one near Epidaurus in the Peloponnese and the other in Crete

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

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

Emergency alerts issued in central Macedonia and the Epirus province as authorities investigate cause of Thessaloniki-area fire

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

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.

Over 900 firefighters battle blaze in Vouzela as heatwave grips the country

Three people were arrested over negligence-related wildfires in Preveza and Halkidiki as Greek fire authorities step up inspections and enforcement.

Greek authorities have arrested nine people in a single weekend for causing fires through negligence as officials warn that even a barbecue or discarded cigarette can trigger devastating wildfires and severe criminal penalties

Crews brought a wildfire in eastern Attica under control within an hour, while a major firefighting operation is underway in the northeastern Peloponnese amid persistent high wildfire danger

Research from the Chios project shows that low-intensity, carefully managed burns can maintain firebreaks without harming ecosystems and may even enhance biodiversity.

Munich Re says fires and storms drove $108bn in insured losses in 2025, as climate extremes intensify and Europe faces rising wildfire and hail risks.

Two women who survived Greece’s deadliest wildfire recount the horror of July 23, 2018 — and the ongoing struggle to rebuild their lives amid pain, loss, and a state that, they say, abandoned them

Based on available data, the highest concentrations of PM10 particulate matter (with a diameter of less than 10 micrometers) were recorded in Spain, Portugal and Greece