The wildfire in Boeotia keeps burning on several fronts as residents watch century-old olive groves go up in flames
Fire officials say 51 new wildfires broke out in 24 hours, with 73 now active across Greece amid strong winds
Satellite data show more than 55.000 stremmata burned across Rethymno and Paros in recent wildfires
A new 112 warning urged residents of Drymiskos in Rethymno to evacuate toward Spili as the wildfire and flare-ups continue
Firefighters and aircraft battle a wildfire in Western Attica as evacuation alerts are issued and a hospital is cleared as a precaution
Residents and visitors are being removed from the coastal area of Agios Vasileios as authorities coordinate a maritime evacuation involving rescue vessels and emergency services
A University of the Aegean analysis using satellite data found that the blaze destroyed olive groves, pine forest and shrubland, with most of the affected area consisting of olive trees.
The 26-year-old deputy fire officer was killed while battling a wildfire in Gythio, with a forensic report confirming smoke inhalation as the cause of death and overturning earlier claims of natural causes
A 27-year-old deputy fire chief who died while fighting the Gythio wildfire is being laid to rest with full hero's honors. Authorities say he died from toxic smoke inhalation while on duty.
Fire investigators concluded that sparks from swaying medium-voltage power lines likely ignited the deadly wildfire in Crete, prompting the arrest of the local power grid operations manager.
Hundreds of firefighters remain locked in a battle against a major wildfire in southern Crete, where powerful winds continue to fuel flare-ups and prevent aerial firefighting operations. Authorities remain on high alert as fires persist on Paros and new blazes break out in western Greece.
The wildfire on Crete continues to burn out of control as dangerous winds fuel new outbreaks. Much of the iconic Preveli Palm Forest has gone up in flames
A fisherman who helped evacuate about 30 people trapped by a wildfire on Crete's southern coast described hurricane-force winds, exploding gas cylinders and desperate rescue efforts, saying he hopes he never experiences anything like it again.
Four people, including the mayor of Paros, were released pending further investigation into a major landfill fire, as the mayor defended his actions and said the island's priority was containing the blaze.
Hundreds gathered in southern Crete to honor 25-year-old seasonal firefighter Pantelis Diamantakis, who died while battling the devastating wildfire in Rethymno. A second firefighter killed in the same operation will be laid to rest later Thursday
Visitors evacuated from the resort village of Agia Galini are returning to their accommodations as authorities restore electricity, repair roads and continue firefighting operations following the devastating wildfire in southern Crete.
Tributes are pouring in for a 27-year-old fire officer found dead near a wildfire in Gythio, while funerals are being held today for two firefighters who died battling a blaze on the island of Crete
Greece has placed its Civil Protection Mechanism on heightened alert after authorities forecast a very high wildfire risk across seven regions, urging residents to avoid outdoor activities that could spark fires.
Rethymno mourns two firefighters killed battling a wildfire, as Greece pays tribute to those who lost their lives fighting the flames.
Greek authorities have detained four people, including the mayor of Paros, as investigators examine the circumstances surrounding the wildfire that broke out on the island while firefighters continue monitoring scattered hotspots