A massive wildfire is devouring forest and threatening homes as forest commandos risk everything to hold it back

The electricity network operator (DEDDIE) cut electricity to the area for safety after the blaze broke out

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

Fire crews respond to a natural gas leak at a shuttered Piraeus filling station, closing streets and prompting a precautionary building evacuation

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

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

Haris Doukas says the city will provide emergency cash payments and temporary housing to impacted residents, as rescue crews comb the rubble of the four-story block that came down in central Athens.

The cause is still unknown, but reports suggest renovation work was underway at the neighboring building

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

A wildfire ignited Monday afternoon in the Akraifnio area of the Boeotia regional unit, prompting the mobilization of 40 firefighters and 8 aerial assets, with a 112 alert issued to residents

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

Fire reportedly started during brush-cutting work; an arrest is expected in connection with the blaze

A fire broke out Monday afternoon alongside the Athens-Corinth highway near Agioi Theodoroi, closing the right lane of the Athens-bound carriageway at the 61st kilometer

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

A strong gas odor has been detected across multiple neighborhoods in the Attica region, prompting an investigation into a possible leak

Ursula von der Leyen praised a team of 20 Greek forest commandos who helped save a Spanish village during deadly wildfires, highlighting Europe's need for stronger climate resilience and cross-border cooperation

In parallel, a new call is expected in the coming weeks for 75 fixed-term driver-firefighters, who will staff firefighting and rescue units at 18 regional airports managed by the HCAA.

Daily fire risk maps now live. Authorities in Greece to increase inspections, patrols, and penalties for fire-related violations.