Greek fire service deployed 20 firefighters and 6 vehicles Thursday after a blaze ignited in low vegetation close to the Kitsi settlement, with no immediate threat reported

High temperatures, low humidity and strong winds have placed Attica and seven other Greek regions under increased wildfire risk, prompting authorities to step up preparedness measures

Authorities arrested three people in different regions of Greece after fires broke out during outdoor activities, as the Fire Service warns that most wildfires are caused by human negligence

Authorities have made 74 arrests linked to wildfire incidents since the start of 2026, as officials intensify enforcement efforts amid rising fire activity across the country

A 70-year-old French national was detained after allegedly carrying out agricultural work without fire safety measures before the blaze broke out, while firefighters brought the Loutraki wildfire under control

Western Attica has recorded 710 of the roughly 2,880 fires logged across Greece since January, with authorities pointing to illegal dumping, negligence and deliberate arson as the dominant causes.

Canadairs, drones, forest commando units, and tracked vehicles all deployed in Mandra for the "DIA PYROS 2026" exercise

Civil defense authorities are expanding aerial monitoring and early-detection capabilities nationwide as Greece strengthens wildfire prevention measures ahead of another high-risk summer season

Wildfires burned more than 2.2 million hectares across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa in 2025, with the EU recording its worst fire year on record. Greece avoided historic wildfire losses, but nearly 49,000 hectares still burned- including in protected areas.

The first upgraded aircraft is expected to be delivered in 2027

August blaze that devastated northwest Chios originated from an electrical fault, with extreme weather accelerating its spread and no evidence of human intervention

Research from the Chios project shows that low-intensity, carefully managed burns can maintain firebreaks without harming ecosystems and may even enhance biodiversity.

"What Evros needs is a holistic management approach that includes all components of its biodiversity"

Using technologies such as artificial intelligence, optical and thermal cameras and satellite connectivity, the new systems enable early detection of smoke and fire, along with precise real-time geolocation of ignition points

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited an area undergoing reforestation following the devastating 2024 wildfire in the municipality of Penteli in North Athens earlier today. Mitsotakis stressed he had the opportunity to inspect the reforestation works currently underway. “As we speak, a large part of Penteli is already being planted, and by next spring, using […]

Faulty cables have become the leading cause of major wildfires this summer, exposing how years of underinvestment in Greece’s electricity network fuel deadly blazes and trigger mounting local anger

The blaze was located in the Milaki site, between the settlement of Taminea and the town of Kymi.

Sizeable fire-fighting force at the scene, emergency warning issued to local residents

As seen on images and video from the site, thousands of tons of rubbish were burning, resulting in a massive fire brigade response

A 62-year-old man accused of starting a fire near Paiania, east of Athens, has been jailed after denying arson charges, despite video footage showing him arriving on a bicycle and allegedly igniting the blaze with a lighter