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Firefighters in several locations around Greece have contained a series of wildfires that broke out over the weekend, although strong ground forces remain deployed in the western part of the country to prevent flare-ups as high winds continue to fuel an elevated fire risk across much of the country.

The latest fire erupted shortly before 9 a.m. on Sunday in a low vegetation area at the Kalyvia Thorikou site in eastern Attica, due east of the greater Athens area. The wildfire was brought under control in less than an hour despite strong winds, according to the fire brigade.

A total of 42 firefighters, supported by a ground team, 15 fire engines and municipal water tankers were deployed to the scene. Throughout the operation, the fire brigade coordination center monitored the blaze in real time using drone footage equipped with optical and thermal imaging cameras.

Investigators from the arson crimes unit have been dispatched to determine the cause of the wildfire.

A new wildfire later broke out in a forest area near Pefkali near the Corinth municipality, in the northeastern Peloponnese, prompting a large-scale firefighting response.

According to the fire brigade, 62 firefighters, supported by three ground teams and 18 fire engines, have been deployed to the scene. Volunteers are also assisting the operation, while seven firefighting aircraft and two helicopters are carrying out water drops. Water tankers from the Peloponnese regional authority are providing additional support.

Elsewhere, firefighters continue to battle two wildfires that broke out on Saturday in the Nafpaktia municipality of Aetolo-Acarnania prefecture.

According to the fire brigade, the wildfire in Kryoneria showed significant improvement on Sunday, while the separate blaze in Kato Mamoulada has been brought under partial control. Strong ground forces remain at both locations to secure the fire perimeter and respond immediately to any rekindling as weather conditions remain challenging.

The weekend incidents come as Greece enters what authorities expect to be another demanding wildfire season. Civil Protection has repeatedly warned that strong winds, prolonged dry conditions and rising temperatures are creating favorable conditions for fast-moving wildfires, prompting heightened preparedness across fire-prone regions.

Over the past week, authorities have increased readiness levels nationwide following the first significant wildfires of the summer, with several regions—including Attica—placed under elevated wildfire risk alerts. Officials have stressed that even relatively small fires can spread rapidly under strong winds, requiring an immediate and robust response.

The fire brigade has also expanded its use of aerial surveillance, including drones providing live optical and thermal imagery to the national operations center, enabling commanders to monitor fire behavior and direct resources more effectively. The technology has become an increasingly important component of Greece’s wildfire response strategy alongside reinforced ground and aerial firefighting assets.