A wildfire ignited in Ano Vlasia near Kalavryta on March 24, 2025, sending 16 firefighters, two vehicles, and a helicopter scrambling to douse the flames in the forested hills. With the Greek Fire Service’s 6th EMODE teams on the ground, the race is on to contain the blaze before it engulfs more of the Peloponnese wilderness.
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A relentless wildfire rages on in Evia’s Kallianos area, where 45 firefighters battle flames fueled by strong winds in rugged terrain. Meanwhile, in Lefkada, a blaze near Agios Nikitas is partially contained after 75 firefighters and heavy machinery were deployed. Greece’s 112 system sounded the alarm, urging evacuations and readiness as the islands confront nature’s fury on March 23, 2025.
A large wildfire broke out south of Agios Nikitas on Lefkada, prompting the evacuation of a nearby settlement via the 112 emergency alert system. Firefighters are battling multiple fire fronts amid strong winds, with no reported damage to homes so far.
A wildfire erupted on Thursday night in the Karystos region of Evia Island, spreading through a forested area with rugged terrain. While residential areas remain safe, 42 firefighters, nine fire trucks, volunteers, and municipal water tankers are working to contain the blaze.
Hundreds of firefighters, aided by water-bombing planes and volunteers, have made significant strides in containing…
A wildfire has erupted in the forested Monolithos area of Rhodes, prompting a swift response from firefighters. Due to the fire’s inaccessible location, 40 firefighters, aerial units, and local authorities are working together to contain the blaze. Aircraft and helicopters are conducting water drops as efforts continue.
The wildfire on Mt. Pangeo has been burning for six days, with extensive firefighting operations underway. A total of 46 fire engines, 25 ground firefighters, and multiple aerial units are working to control the blaze, which has already scorched hundreds of acres of forest and scrubland. Although the fire poses no immediate threat to populated areas, precautionary fire zones have been established around nearby settlements.
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.
A fierce wildfire in Lake Marathon, Greece, has resulted in one fatality and forced the evacuation of several Athens suburbs. As firefighters battle the blaze with the help of international aid, strong winds threaten to exacerbate the situation, highlighting the impact of climate change on the frequency and severity of such disasters.
Firefighters, forest officials, and the military successfully halted a border fire above Petrovo and Goleshovo villages, preventing its spread into Bulgarian territory. Swift intervention and brief rainfall aided containment efforts, with ongoing monitoring to ensure no new outbreaks occur on Bulgarian soil.
A wildfire burning in Sofiko, Greece has injured three firefighters. The blaze, currently contained within forests and agricultural land, is not threatening homes. Firefighting efforts have been intensified with additional personnel and air support. Local residents have been urged to stay alert and follow instructions from authorities.
A forest fire near the village of Melanthio, Kastoria has authorities on high alert as a suspicious van is being sought in connection to the blaze. The fire, which ignited on Saturday afternoon, is being fueled by strong winds and dry vegetation
One of Kazakhstan’s richest men, Daniyar Abulgazin, has denied any wrongdoing after organizing a party on a superyacht suspected of igniting a forest fire with a fireworks display. The fire, which burned through 300 acres on the island of Hydra, has led to allegations of complicity to arson against Abulgazin and seven other Kazakh nationals. Greek authorities are investigating the incident amid widespread outrage and reports that the yacht’s passengers quickly left Greece after the fire. Abulgazin expressed surprise at the allegations and assured full cooperation with the ongoing investigation.
Greek judicial authorities have detained the captain and first officer of a yacht pending trial on charges of arson relating to a devastating forest fire on the island of Hydra.
A forest fire broke out at Mavro Lithari in Saronida, Attica, on the afternoon of…
Fires are currently breaking out simultaneously in various parts of Greece. Messages from 112 have…
A wildfire broke out in the forested area of Mytika in Laconia today. Firefighting forces…
The Hellenic Fire Service is providing an update on the current status of forest fires…
Greek firefighters fought a large forest blaze that forced the evacuation of a small village…