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.

Full-year employment not on the minister’s agenda. Firefighters rejected proposals, which included increasing age limits.

Greece’s Citizens Protection Minister says despite the 4,500 fires so far this year, the total area burned is 24% below the 20-year average.

The 10-measure program foresees compensation for burnt homes, reforestation, cleanups, and funding to affected municipalities.

Another fire erupted on Evia island, leading to the evacuation of settlements and sending smoke as far south as Athens

Greece’s Civil Protection authority has issued a high fire risk for the coming days as an extended heatwave continues.