A large wildfire has broken out in the Ilia region of Greece, spreading across multiple fronts and threatening several settlements due to strong winds. Firefighters, aided by aerial support, are battling the flames in Geraki, Panopoulos, and Nea Manolada, but conditions remain challenging. Authorities warn that the fire is advancing rapidly towards residential areas, putting homes at risk.
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A fire has broken out on Mount Olympus near the Petrostrougas shelter at an elevation of over 1,900 meters. Although the blaze is in a remote area and does not threaten settlements, both ground and aerial forces have been deployed to contain it. Meanwhile, a separate fire on the island of Milos has been brought under control.
Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire raging between the villages of Mandamados and Kapi on the island of Lesvos, with the situation showing some improvement but remaining uncontained. Despite the arrival of reinforcements, the fire remains strong, prompting a major response from ground and air firefighting teams.
Aircraft from Greece, Jordan, and Australia are aiding Cypriot authorities in battling a wildfire in Paphos, believed to have started from an illegal landfill. The fire led to the evacuation of five villages, with Cyprus activating the EU fire assistance protocol. President Nikos Christodoulides returned early from Jordan to oversee the response.