The fire remains out of control, and flare-ups continue to threaten the area

Fire crews have largely contained the blaze that tore through the Feneos region of Greece, burning over 11,000 hectares and forcing evacuations. Two men have been charged with felony arson linked to the fire.

Emergency alerts issued as fire sweeps through parts of the Rodopi region, one day after destructive blaze in Feneos leads to arrests.

All documents, requests, and warnings will be submitted to the Prosecutor’s Office and oversight bodies including the Ombudsman, National Transparency Authority, and Civil Protection. Parliamentary intervention via the Petitions Committee may also be sought, Foukas said

Authorities place emergency services on high alert as several regions brace for severe fire conditions, urging the public to avoid risky outdoor activities and follow safety guidelines

Fire crews worked through the night to contain the wildfire in Feneos, which burned virgin forest and damaged homes. Two men have been arrested for allegedly sparking the blaze during welding work near the ignition point

Major fire-fighting force mobilizes to fight the sizable blaze in the well-known pine and fir forest

Panagiotis Sinioros, CEO of Aegean Recycling, noted that there was an unusually large amount of stored material due to delays in transport to recycling plants, caused by logistical challenges between Lesbos and the port of Piraeus

No immediate danger to residents, but Attica remains under high fire-risk alert today

Prime Minister Mitsotakis closed his remarks by reaffirming the government’s full backing for Greece’s firefighters: “Your mission is sacred. Our job is to ensure you have the tools, training, and technology to carry it out safely and successfully.”

Forecast models from the National Observatory of Athens (meteo.gr) and the HEAT-ALARM system indicate significant heat stress for much of the country

Emergency services remain on high alert as efforts to contain the blaze continue

In addition to ground operations, a firefighting helicopter has been dispatched to assist from the air

The United Nations has urged governments to invest more in wildfire prevention rather than focusing solely on emergency response. It warns that climate change is projected to increase the frequency of extreme wildfires globally by 14% by the end of the decade

It is also reminded that during the official fire season, the burning of fields is strictly prohibited. Anyone who spots a fire is urged to immediately contact the Fire Department by dialing 199

According to the fire brigade, 32 fire-fighters were dispatched to the scene, with eight vehicles operating, while four water-dropping aircraft was assisting before dusk

The emergency 112 message urged residents to remain alert and follow instructions issued by the authorities for their safety

No evacuations have been reported at this stage while the firefighting effort remains ongoing.

The proximity of the fire to residential zones has raised serious concerns among local authorities. The combination of industrial materials and nearby homes has placed firefighting crews on high alert

Residents in the surrounding area were urged to stay indoors and seal windows and doors to minimize exposure to the hazardous fumes