A very high wildfire risk has been forecast for Thursday across six regions in Greece, including Attica, Crete, and parts of the Aegean. Authorities urge the public to avoid fire-prone activities as emergency services heighten readiness

As residents in Messinia pick up the pieces after devastating wildfires, experts warn that urban sprawl, climate change, and mountain abandonment are fueling these infernos—with severe ecological consequences in places like Feneos and Kythera.

According to the Fire Risk Forecast Map from the General Secretariat for Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr), large parts of the country are now on yellow alert (Risk Category 3), signaling a high possibility of wildfires

The fire brigade said 52 fire-fighters were battling the blaze, operating 16 vehicles and aided by four water-dropping aircraft.

An emergency evacuation alert via the 112 system was issued, urging residents in the areas of Evinochori and Kokori to evacuate.

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