A fire burning in low vegetation near Petra in central Greece has triggered a 112 emergency alert, with strong winds and high fire risk conditions complicating firefighting efforts

Firefighters and volunteers are battling a blaze in the Kalamonas area of Rhodes, where difficult terrain and dense vegetation are complicating efforts to contain the fire.

Strong winds are increasing wildfire danger across several regions, with authorities placing emergency services on heightened readiness and urging citizens to avoid activities that could trigger fires.

A fast-moving fire at a lumber yard near Ai Giannis Chostos sparked a massive emergency response, with authorities issuing a 112 evacuation alert as the flames spread to nearby residences

The helicopter had taken off from Ioannina Airport before going down in the Aoos reservoir during an aerial firefighting operation

The Hellenic Fire Service is investigating the cause of each fire

Years of austerity, shrinking forestry services and worsening fires have left Greece racing to rebuild its defenses as climate pressures intensify

Driven by powerful winds, the blaze spread rapidly across four kilometers, devastating farmland, olive groves, and a livestock operation near the village of Akraifnio

Strong winds spread the fire in Spata, threatening AEK's training ground. 120 firefighters battle the flames and an emergency 112 alert reaches airport travelers.

Three helicopters and six firefighting aircraft are also taking part in the operation, supported by volunteers, municipal water tankers, and heavy machinery assisting ground crews.

Greek fire service deployed 20 firefighters and 6 vehicles Thursday after a blaze ignited in low vegetation close to the Kitsi settlement, with no immediate threat reported

High temperatures, low humidity and strong winds have placed Attica and seven other Greek regions under increased wildfire risk, prompting authorities to step up preparedness measures

Authorities arrested three people in different regions of Greece after fires broke out during outdoor activities, as the Fire Service warns that most wildfires are caused by human negligence

Authorities have made 74 arrests linked to wildfire incidents since the start of 2026, as officials intensify enforcement efforts amid rising fire activity across the country

A 70-year-old French national was detained after allegedly carrying out agricultural work without fire safety measures before the blaze broke out, while firefighters brought the Loutraki wildfire under control

Western Attica has recorded 710 of the roughly 2,880 fires logged across Greece since January, with authorities pointing to illegal dumping, negligence and deliberate arson as the dominant causes.

Canadairs, drones, forest commando units, and tracked vehicles all deployed in Mandra for the "DIA PYROS 2026" exercise

Civil defense authorities are expanding aerial monitoring and early-detection capabilities nationwide as Greece strengthens wildfire prevention measures ahead of another high-risk summer season

Wildfires burned more than 2.2 million hectares across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa in 2025, with the EU recording its worst fire year on record. Greece avoided historic wildfire losses, but nearly 49,000 hectares still burned- including in protected areas.

The first upgraded aircraft is expected to be delivered in 2027