Temperatures remain high across most of Greece, with some areas reaching 39°C and a Red Code fire warning in the Ionian Islands. Cooler conditions are expected from Thursday.
Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be the toughest days of the week for the ongoing heatwave in Greece, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in some inland areas as authorities step up measures to protect vulnerable residents and prevent wildfires
Attica and 11 regional units have been placed on Red Code alert as authorities warn of very high wildfire danger and increase patrols and emergency readiness
Attica, Crete, the Cyclades, the Dodecanese and several mainland regions are under a high-risk designation for Friday, with authorities urging residents to avoid activities that could spark fires
Strong northerly winds, high temperatures and low humidity are creating dangerous fire conditions across much of Greece, with several regions placed under Red Code alert
Greece has issued an orange wildfire warning for Attica, Evia and Boeotia, urging the public to avoid fire-risk activities as authorities remain on high alert.
Fire danger remains high across large parts of Greece today, with authorities urging vigilance as emergency services stay on heightened alert for wildfires.
Authorities warn citizens that the risk of fires in Greece is high - even very high - across many regions of Greece
Authorities have placed Crete and the North Aegean on high alert as extreme wildfire conditions persist, urging the public to avoid fire hazards and remain vigilant.
Authorities have placed large parts of Greece under a high wildfire risk alert, warning that dry thunderstorms and lightning strikes could trigger fast-moving fires in forested areas.
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
Authorities warn of elevated wildfire danger across multiple Greek regions including Attica, the Peloponnese, and the North Aegean, urging residents to avoid outdoor activities that could spark fires as emergency services remain on high alert.
As Greece’s wildfire season intensifies, concerns grow over dry grass and uncleared vegetation on Mount Hymettus, with local authorities and municipalities exchanging responsibility over delayed clearance work
Ferries returned to their normal operating schedule on Saturday, but gale-force winds continue in the Aegean
In the event of spotting a fire, immediate notification to the fire department is crucial. Citizens should call 199 without delay.
Blazes in Oropos and Kilkis prompt emergency evacuations as high winds and heatwave create dangerous conditions.
The Greek Fire Service remains at Operational Readiness Level 2, with air and ground patrols being intensified.
Meteorologists warn that weather conditions will be particularly volatile, with gale-force winds reaching up to 10 on the Beaufort scale in some areas.
The Three-Member Court of Appeal will rule on criminal responsibility for the 2018 Mati wildfire that killed 104 people.
More than 70 fires broke out this week in Greece as temperatures rose highlighting the urgent need for prevention.