The Region also announced plans to further reinforce the Fire Service by leasing a second drone during the upcoming wildfire season, strengthening civil protection and emergency preparedness across Western Macedonia.

A wildfire broke out around noon on Monday in a forested area of Ritsona, Chalkida, burning through low vegetation.

Greece launches a National Aerial Rescue and Air Ambulance Plan to boost emergency response capabilities with six new bases across key regions.

Another fire-fighter is seriously injured but out of danger after fire truck overturns in northern Evia