Three firefighters died and three others were injured as major wildfires continued to burn across Greece, with authorities warning that extreme fire danger will persist into Thursday.

Two firefighters lost their lives on Wednesday, battling a wildfire that broke out on the Greek island of Crete

Rethymno's fire service says the two seasonal firefighters died battling a blaze in strong winds, as evacuation orders remain in effect for several villages near the fire zone.

A 40-year study finds climate change is reshaping wildfire behavior in Greece, with Northern and Southern regions responding differently due to their ecosystems, vegetation and climate.

The AtmoHub monitoring service reported that smoke from the forest fire on the Greek island of Paros was carried by winds, affecting parts of the Cyclades and northern Crete as firefighters continued battling flare-ups.

Residents have been ordered to evacuate several communities as firefighters battle overnight to contain a fast-moving wildfire on the Cycladic island amid powerful winds and repeated flare-ups

The Fire Service's operations center received reports of the blaze at around 3:00 p.m. local time and immediately deployed ground and aerial means

Farmers are urged to plow firebreaks around their fields as the region ramps up wildfire prevention for the rest of the season

Firefighters and civil protection crews responded to dozens of wildfires nationwide as authorities arrested two more suspects and placed several regions on high alert for Thursday.

Authorities have placed Attica, Evia and Rhodes under a very high wildfire risk warning, urging residents to avoid any outdoor activities that could spark fires.

Investigators say sparks from maintenance work ignited the blaze in Kryoneri, East Attica, leading to the arrest of two men as authorities highlight hundreds of wildfire-related penalties and arrests recorded this year

Authorities have placed Attica and four other regions on the highest wildfire danger level, closing Lycabettus Hill and introducing emergency measures to protect people during extreme heat.

Greece has placed Athens and five other regional areas under its highest wildfire risk level, with authorities urging residents to avoid activities that could spark fires and remain on high alert.

Greek firefighting crews were battling two separate wildfires on Tuesday, one near Epidaurus in the Peloponnese and the other in Crete

The increase in the number and scale of forest fires in Greece suggest that a difficult season lies ahead. A wildfire expert warns of several risks this summer

Record arrests over the past two days underscore a crackdown on negligence, as authorities battle successive wildfires during the peak of the 2026 fire season

Authorities have placed Athens, Crete and several island and mainland regions on a very high wildfire alert, with emergency services on heightened readiness and residents urged to avoid fire-risk activities.

Fire crews controlled 30 of 35 blazes as Attica, Crete, and the northern Aegean face extreme risk Friday

A candlelight vigil, march and tribute ceremonies will honor those lost, while calls for justice continue eight years after the July 23 tragedy in Mati, Greece

Firefighting forces remain on high alert as scorching temperatures and strong winds persist in the area