Authorities in Greece have announced a coordinated recovery plan following the recent wildfire in Keratea, Eastern Attica, which forced residents to evacuate and caused significant property and environmental damage.
A meeting at the Lavreotiki Town Hall brought together the Deputy Minister for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, local mayors, officials, and community representatives to assess the impact and outline the next steps.
A drone view shows scorched land following a wildfire in Keratea, near Athens, Greece, August 9, 2025. REUTERS/Stelios Misinas
Lavreotiki Mayor Dimitris Loukas said a “strict timetable” had been set for restoring affected areas and the natural environment, pledging municipal compliance. Saronikos Mayor Dimitris Papachristos added that the priority is to provide immediate compensation to affected citizens before focusing on environmental and infrastructure repair.
From August 18 to 27, residents whose properties were damaged can submit official damage reports to receive €600 in emergency aid for immediate needs. In a second phase, compensation ranging from €2,000 to €6,000 will be paid, depending on the severity of the damage. Payments for secondary or holiday homes will be reduced by half.
The fire, fueled by high temperatures, drought, and strong winds, is the latest in a series of environmental disasters to hit the region in recent years. Meteorologists warn that strong winds are expected to continue until Saturday, keeping the risk of new fires high.
