Civil protection issues top-level wildfire danger warning as strong winds and high temperatures drive new blazes in Tinos and reignite flames in Preveza

Copernicus satellite data shows 1,581 hectares scorched in Eastern Attica wildfire that killed one man, forced hundreds to evacuate, and destroyed homes and land; two power company officials arrested over suspected cause

Homes, warehouses, cars, olive groves, and stretches of virgin forest were reduced to ashes in Friday’s wildfires southeast of Athens, which also claimed the life of an elderly man found burned in his home.

A major blaze near Athens has subsided after an overnight battle by firefighters, though scattered hotspots persist. Hundreds have been evacuated and air support is underway as extreme fire danger continues across Greece.

Worst blaze in extreme southeast Attica prefecture, southeast of Athens proper, in the Keratea district, which claimed the life of one elderly man

The wildfire raging in Keratea, eastern Attica prefecture, spiraled out of control in the afternoon, claiming the life of an elderly man and burned several homes, amid gale force winds

Wildfires have erupted in Drosia, Keratea, and Megara near Athens, prompting evacuation alerts via Greece’s 112 system. Strong winds are hampering firefighting efforts involving dozens of firefighters, ground teams, vehicles, and aerial support

Authorities have ordered urgent evacuations on the Greek island of Kefalonia after a forest fire broke out in the Karavados area

France is battling its largest wildfire in nearly 80 years, with over 16,000 hectares burned in the Aude region. The blaze has claimed one life, injured 13, and remains out of control as shifting winds push flames back toward hard-to-reach forested areas

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