Authorities continue to monitor the situation in Agriles closely, as firefighting teams work to bring the flames under control and prevent further spread

Farm animals have perished, while infrastructure—such as water supply networks—has been severely impacted

Firefighting and rescue crews continue working to fully extinguish any remaining hotspots and prevent further damage in what has already been a destructive fire season for Greece

The blaze erupted in the general vicinity of the coastal town of Rafina, where 102 people died in in July 2018 in Greece's deadliest wildfire, the Mati conflagration

Firefighting efforts are ongoing while traffic has been suspended in both directions in the municipality where 102 people died in Greece's deadliest wildfire in July 2018

The wildfire in Ierapetra remains an active and dangerous emergency, with operations continuing across land and air. Residents are advised to monitor official announcements and stay clear of evacuation zones

The precise cause of the fire in Elefsina has not been disclosed, and no evacuation orders have been reported as of now.

The image, published on Wednesday, July 2, by the director of the National Observatory of Athens’ Meteorological Service, highlights the widespread impact of these fires.

While the fire has now been contained, the region remains under close observation. Emergency teams continue to patrol the area for potential rekindling, especially as high summer temperatures and dry conditions persist across northern Greece

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and urge the public to follow official instructions

A level 4 (orange) wildfire alert—the second-highest in Greece’s fire risk classification—was issued for Crete by the Civil Protection Authority

According to media reports, some local residents and visitors had gathered on the beach in order to be evacuated by boat.

At least two people have died in France due to the extreme heat, and two more were killed in a wildfire in Spain this week.

Firefighting efforts have mobilized 15 vehicles and 30 firefighters, alongside the deployment of 8 aerial units

Emergency Alert Issued as Helicopters and Firefighters Battle Flames in Rizari Area

Meanwhile, a fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon at a prison near the central Greece city of Volos, with four engines and 13 firefighters dispatched to the scene

The blaze is burning within a waste storage facility, raising concerns over its possible spread to nearby agricultural land

This incident comes amid ongoing concerns about industrial fires in Greece during the hot summer months

Authorities urge residents and visitors in these regions to remain vigilant, avoid outdoor activities that could spark fires.

The blaze was reported at 13.30 local time, with authorities issuing an alert to local residents via SMS.