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Wildfire Erupts in Mytika, Laconia

A wildfire broke out in the forested area of Mytika in Laconia today. Firefighting forces are actively working to contain…

1 week ago

Firefighters Battle Blaze in Laconia, Greece

An alarm was sounded at the Fire Department on Thursday afternoon after a fire broke out in an agricultural area…

1 month ago

Wildfire Breaks Out on Paros

A wildfire has ignited in the Pyrgaki area of Parikia on the Greek island of Paros, posing a significant risk…

1 month ago

Greece plans to use AI tech to fight forest fires

It took just two minutes to pinpoint the precise location of a plume of smoke within a 2.5-kilometre radius on…

7 months ago

Parnitha: 100 rehabilitated turtles returned after the devastating fires

The wonderful Parnitha is a unique ecosystem. Known for its enormous biodiversity, it is home to dozens of rare plants…

9 months ago

BREAKING: Current Greece fire is the biggest wildfire ever recorded in the European Union

A forest blaze in Greece is the largest wildfire ever recorded in the EU and the bloc is mobilising nearly…

9 months ago

Uncontainable Wildfire in Greece's Evros Region Declared Largest in EU History

The ongoing wildfire near the northeastern Greek region of Evros is said to be uncontrollable, according to a statement by…

9 months ago

One shepherd dead in Prodromos wildfire

An elderly shepherd died on Monday at a wildfire in Prodromos in the Boeotia region earlier in the morning. According…

9 months ago

Wildfires Ravage Greek Islands: Evacuations and Repatriation Efforts Underway

Evacuations have commenced from a beach in Corfu to rescue individuals escaping wildfires on the Greek island, while numerous Britons…

10 months ago

Rhodes Wildfire: "Locals had food, water and sleeping bags ready" - British tourists praise locals and slam tour operators

Several tourists who found themselves on the island and were forced to evacuate their hotels due to the fire reserved…

10 months ago

Fire Ravaged Areas in Athens: Initial Inspections Reveal 60 Uninhabitable Homes and Businesses

As of Thursday, authorities have designated a total of 60 buildings in the fire-struck regions of Saronikos, Loutraki-Perachora, Agii Theodori,…

11 months ago

Very high fire risk across Greece on Wednesday

The near entirety of Greece, particularly Attica, Boeotia, Fokida, Evia, Corinth, Argolida, Arkadia, Lakonia, Messinia and the islands of Lesvos,…

11 months ago

More than 30 fire fighters rush to put out forest fire in Ilia

A force of 35 fire fighters and 12 fire engines, along with a team of fire fighters on foot, was…

2 years ago

Suspect for major wildfire on Thassos brought to the prosecutor

Α 65-year-old man that was arrested on Tuesday morning on the island of Thassos as main suspect for the major…

2 years ago

Greek Firefighters join combat of major wildfire in southwestern France

France has asked for help amid a wildfire-crisis. More than 1,000 firefighters were struggling Thursday to contain a major wildfire…

2 years ago

Wildfire on the island of Samothraki

A wildfire broke out on Tuesday morning at a remote and difficult to access area on the island of Samothraki.The…

2 years ago

Wildfires in Megara reach people's yards, situation now under control

A wildfire that broke out in the west Attica area of Megara earlier on Wednesday was fully fledged and threatened…

2 years ago

Greek Village of Melabes in Rethimno evacuated as wildfire approaches; wildfire in Corfu still blazing

Regional wildfires are still blazing, the village of Melabes at Agios Vassilios, in Rethimno, Crete, was evacuated by Mayor Giannis…

2 years ago

Amanzoe resort announces partial reopening after wildfire

A selected number of seaside villas have reopened for guests, to be followed from July 21 by several pavilions, the…

2 years ago

Greek Residents evacuated as wildfire threatens homes in Glyfada and Voula

A wildfire on the outskirts of the Greek capital Athens is threatening homes and infrastructure, with some residents being evacuated…

2 years ago