Fires have been a threat to humans for millions of years, therefore seeing how ancient civilizations, and particularly the ancient Greeks fought them can give us valuable lessons about today’s firefighting efforts.
The Ancient Greeks approached firefighting with ingenuity, as...
Faced with the realities of the climate crisis, Greece's government says it is launching the most technologically advanced and heavily-staffed defense plan to date for the wildfire season.
Following a high-level preparedness meeting at the Maximos Mansion, officials confirmed that...
Greece is set to significantly upgrade its firefighting capabilities with the purchase of 25 new Air Tractor aircraft. The €154.8 million ($182 million) deal was awarded to Air Tractor Europe and will be funded through a combination of EU...
Over 100 wildfires erupted throughout Greece, with the most destructive blazes occurring on the Peloponnese and in Epirus, Zakynthos, and Chios. Due to severe drought and powerful winds, the forest fires spread rapidly, leading authorities to order the evacuation...
A massive wildfire in Achaia near Patras, western Greece, spread to nearby homes and villages, fueled by strong winds in the area.
The emergency number 112 sent a message advising locals to evacuate Mireika in Palea Peristera, Aghios Stefanos, and...
A series of wildfires that erupted and spread rapidly due to gale-force winds in Greece on Friday, from the eastern outskirts of the capital Athens to regions near Ancient Olympia, have been contained on Saturday morning.
At least one person...
Strong winds are causing ferry cancellations and a heightened risk of forest fires today, Friday, across several regions of Greece.
Ferry departures from the ports of Piraeus, Lavrio, and Rafina to the Aegean islands, particularly the Cyclades, are canceled until...
Authorities in Greece are grappling with multiple wildfires that have forced mass evacuations and sparked concerns for the tourism sector even as some major blazes have now been extinguished.
The nation is now also bracing for its second major heatwave...
Greece has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of eight H215 helicopters (with an option for two additional aircraft) to support the combat of fires in the country.
This contract is supported by two European funds and...
A rapidly spreading wildfire in southern California reached the grounds of the Getty Villa Museum which houses exquisite exhibits from ancient Greece and Rome.
Officials said no structures had burned and the collection was safe.
The Pacific Palisades fire, fueled by...
