Fire crews and one helicopter are battling a blaze in low vegetation as Chios faces very high fire risk today

Greek authorities have placed parts of Crete and the North Aegean under a very high wildfire risk alert for Thursday, activating heightened emergency measures and urging the public to avoid activities that could spark fires

New outbreaks in Evia, Crete and the Thessaloniki area follow Tuesday's nationwide wave of mostly low vegetation fires, as authorities deploy extensive ground and aerial resources

Authorities said the fire broke out during fencing work in the municipality of Thermi after dry vegetation caught fire, prompting a major firefighting response

Civil protection authorities have placed parts of the eastern Aegean and Crete on heightened alert, with additional patrols and possible access restrictions in forests and other vulnerable areas

Authorities have placed emergency services on heightened alert as weather conditions are expected to increase the likelihood and rapid spread of wildfires across several island regions

70-year-old convicted after fire he lit to scare away wasps spread and caused 1.4 million euros in damage to nearby businesses

The man had been hospitalized in critical condition since last Thursday's explosions and fire at an industrial vehicle workshop west of Athens, where 11 people were injured. Investigators are probing possible safety failures.

Emergency alerts issued in central Macedonia and the Epirus province as authorities investigate cause of Thessaloniki-area fire

Labour officials warn of missing safety measures and weak oversight in the industrial area of western Attica after a major blaze left several workers injured and raised fears of a wider industrial accident

A major fire at a recycling facility near Athens prompted a large emergency response, while authorities ordered nearby residents to leave the area and raised concerns over a propane truck at the site.

A 52-year-old was arrested after a fire sparked during welding work without required fire safety measures, as Greek authorities renewed warnings over wildfire prevention

Most of the blazes were contained quickly, while crews continue to battle three active wildfires

A 12-year-old and a 13-year-old were arrested in Eretria after causing a roadside fire with firecrackers. Their parents were also detained on charges of failing to supervise the children.

Recent fires reaching industrial sites have highlighted concerns over prevention, inspections and coordination, with experts calling for a comprehensive fire protection strategy for high-risk industrial zones.

A toxic smoke plume from the Oraiokastro fire near Thessaloniki has spread across southern Greece, prompting health warnings and precautionary measures.

Authorities have placed Crete and the North Aegean on high alert as extreme wildfire conditions persist, urging the public to avoid fire hazards and remain vigilant.

New analysis by the National Observatory of Athens shows that more than 172,973 acres of land have burned in Attica since 2017, with forest losses reaching 38% of the region's total forest area

Smoke from the Oreokastro wildfire pushed PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations to nearly twice their normal levels before shifting winds cleared the pollution, as Greece remained on high wildfire alert

Residents of the Agia Eleni settlement were ordered to leave after shifting winds drove the blaze toward the village, while dozens of firefighters and aircraft battled the advancing flames