A blaze that began on a wooden sailing boat spread rapidly to three nearby yachts at Marina Zea in Piraeus, destroying all four vessels. Firefighters battled the flames for over five hours as authorities worked to contain potential fuel leaks and sea pollution
All children at the Girls’ Orphanage in Patras, in the Peloponnese, were safely evacuated on Saturday afternoon after a fire broke out. According to local media reports, the fire started in one of the dormitory rooms, prompting the immediate mobilization of the fire department and police. Firefighters arrived quickly at the scene with three fire […]
Residents in Corfu’s Alepou area face severe air pollution and health risks following a fire at a frozen meat plant, with 1,500 tons of burned waste still onsite and cleanup expected to take weeks
Residents of Alepou, Corfu, are enduring an unbearable stench from thousands of tons of rotting frozen meat left behind after a factory fire, with locals fearing a looming environmental and health crisis.
Thick smoke and strong odors from the parking area of the Athens Tower complex led to the evacuation of offices Monday morning as firefighters rushed to the scene
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Half of the Nitijela building in Majuro was burnt down overnight, leaving the structure unusable, while Taiwan pledges support to the Pacific island nation
The fire broke out on Saturday, but was quickly brought under control by the local fire brigade
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire while ensuring that the rest of the hospital remains operational. The “Sotiria” Hospital is one of Greece’s most prominent medical facilities, and the rapid evacuation is credited with preventing further escalation
A blaze that broke out in the early hours of Tuesday burned through containers of recyclable materials on the Aegean island of Lesvos, prompting emergency alerts, power outages, and thick smoke across the area
The cause of the fire has not yet been officially determined. However, the governor told INA that preliminary findings from the ongoing investigation are expected to be released within 48 hour
Firefighters rushed to the scene in large numbers. According to official reports, 26 firefighters, 10 fire engines, and one aerial ladder truck have been deployed
Authorities confirmed they are treating the bonfire display as a potential hate incident and are conducting an investigation. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has dealt with similar tensions in recent weeks, including violent riots in Ballymena, some 65 kilometers northeast of Moygashel
Three correctional officers were hospitalized after inhaling smoke while attempting to help evacuate the affected area
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As a result, thick black smoke blanketed the area, with civil defense authorities later issuing an alert via SMS to local residents to stay indoors and close doors and windows
None of the 45 passengers or four crew members on board were injured, though many were visibly shaken
A wildfire broke out around noon on Monday in a forested area of Ritsona, Chalkida, burning through low vegetation.
Police are investigating the mysterious death of a man who was found charred in a car in the central Athenian neighborhood of Pagrati in the early hours of Thursday. According to reports, shortly before 1 am on Thursday, the fire department was alerted to a blaze at a car parked in Pagrati. During the operation, […]
The UK government has temporarily lifted restrictions on overnight flights to help clear the backlog, while Heathrow is focusing on relocating aircraft and restoring normal operations