Earlier, local authorities sent out a 112 warning message to locals, urging them to remain on alert and follow instructions.

Authorities fined two individuals and the university rector after a blaze broke out near beehives on the heavily wooded grounds of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Authorities warn of extreme fire danger in several regions due to high temperatures, dry conditions, and strong winds. The public is urged to avoid outdoor activities that could spark wildfires

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Hundreds of firefighters, aerial units, and Bulgarian reinforcements battle an active blaze near Assiros, with nearby residents on alert and road closures disrupting traffic

A wildfire that broke out in a forested area near Athens’ Polytechnic University was brought under control within 30 minutes, amid suspicions of arson and a massive emergency response

A fast-moving blaze in Messinia's Pylos-Nestor region forced overnight firefighting efforts to protect nearby settlements, with strong winds complicating containment in the remote, rugged terrain

A total of 65 firefighters, two ground teams from the 1st Special Unit for Forest Operations (EMODE), 20 fire engines, and volunteers have been mobilized

The wildfires have caused extensive damage to natural ecosystems in these areas

Each red dot on NASA’s map marks the location of an active blaze—creating a sea of red from Southern Europe to North Africa.

A central concern in his update was the wave of wildfires that began on Saturday, placing immense strain on Greece’s emergency response infrastructure.

In the event of a fire, citizens should immediately contact the Fire Department by calling 199.

On the island of Kythera, the fire has spiraled out of control, covering a vast portion of the island.

A handful of major blazes were raging in the country just before dusk on Saturday, with the most visible being just north, north-east of Athens proper

Blaze erupted on Saturday afternoon in a mixed brushland-forestland area in the foothills beneath Mt. Parnitha

Two news blazes, one in central Evia Island, and another in SW prefecture of Messinia

Saturday and Sunday have been designated by civil defense authorities as entailing a very high risk for wildfires in roughly half of the east Mediterranean country

There is speculation that the fire may have been sparked by activity at an illegal landfill site, but investigations are ongoing

The wildfire, in the Feneos municipality in the mountainous part of Corinth prefecture, rekindled at least twice; major blaze along Greek-Albanian frontier

A total of 42 firefighters, a specialized walking unit from the 7th EMODE task force, 16 vehicles, three firefighting aircraft, and one helicopter are battling the blaze