Greece fires
Environment
New Fires Break Out in Greece, Arcadia Remains on High Alert
The fires in the broader area of Arcadia in southern Greece continued their destructive path on Wednesday night and onto Thursday morning.
Environment
Greece Fires: Evia, Arcadia Continue to Battle Huge Blazes
The fires that have been burning in various parts of Greece have continued their destructive path for the ninth consecutive day.
Environment
2,500-Year-Old Ancient Olive Tree Burned Down in Evia Fires in Greece
A 2,500 year old ancient olive tree on the island of Evia was destroyed today in the ongoing wildfires consuming the region. The ancient tree was located in the olive grove of Rovia, and was such an enduring symbol...
Greece
Fire-fighting Plane Crashes in Greece, Pilot Found Safe
A fire-fighting plane crashed in Greece while battling a blaze on the Ionian Sea island of Zakynthos on Sunday. The pilot was rescued from the crash by firefighters at the scene and is in good condition.
The plane was sent...
Environment
Greek PM Vows to Re-forest Greece After the Fires
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Twitter that Greece will re-forest the land destroyed by the fires taking place across Greece. Mitsotakis said in his post that "all burned areas will be considered re-forestable. We will change the way...
Crime
Multiple Fires in Greece Linked to Arson, Suspects Arrested
Multiple people have been linked to arson across Greece, as fires rage through nearly every region of the country. Two people were arrested in Agios Stefanos, where fires are still currently spreading. The suspects were apprehended by the bridge...
Greece
US Lends Aerial Reconnaissance Aircraft to Help Greece Fight Wildfires
US Ambassador Pyatt voiced his support for the nation of Greece as the US sent aerial reconnaissance aircraft to battle the Greece wildfires.
Environment
Volunteer Fireman Dies After Motorbike Accident While Fighting Fire
A volunteer fireman who rushed out to fight the fires in Ippokrateios Politeia, a northern suburb of Athens, has died on Friday.
Europe
Europe and Other Nations Across the World Help Greece Fight Fires
Aid from European countries including France, Romania, Sweden and Switzerland is coming to Greece to strengthen to fight against the fire fronts in Attica, Ilia and Evia
Environment
“Human Dam” of Firefighters Hold Back Fire on Greece’s Evia Island
Residents and tourists in Rovia were told to head to the sea as a "human dam" of firefighters attempted to hold back the fire on Evia Island.