wildfire
Environment
Villages Evacuated on Greece’s Andros as Fire Breaks Out
A large wildfire broke out on Sunday morning on the Greek island of Andros, in the archipelago of the Cyclades.
Greece
Wildfire Rages in East Attica Town of Artemida, Evacuations Ordered
On Wednesday, a series of wildfires broke out around east Attica, forcing the evacuation of many towns in the region.
And yet another new wildfire is threatening east Attica's seaside, including the town of Artemida. The fire is thought to...
Greece
Greece Orders Evacuation of Towns as Fires Rage East of Athens
Wildfires raging in towns east of Athens are approaching houses, resulting in the authorities issuing orders for evacuations in the region. High temperatures and strong winds are only strengthening the flames and spreading the fires, making them extremely dangerous.
The...
Greece
Much of Greece at Increased Risk of Wildfires on Wednesday
Much of Greece is at a "very high" risk of wildfires on Wednesday, according to an announcement by government officials.
Authorities stated that much of the mainland, including the regions of Attica, Evia, central Greece, and the Peloponnese are at...
Environment
Firefighters Try to Tame Wildfire on Kefalonia
Firefighters on Kefalonia have been battling wildfires all night for the second day, while Argostoli mayor advises residents of certain areas to evacuate as strong winds make the direction of the blaze unpredictable.
On the island there are currently 102...
Greece
Fire Rages in East Mani; 5 Communities Evacuated
A wildfire that broke out on Saturday afternoon in the forest area of Lagada in Eastern Mani is still raging, forcing the residents of five communities to evacuate as a precaution.
The fire is burning on two fronts, without threatening...
Greece
Deadly Wildfire at Mati Still Haunts Greece Two Years Later
It has been two years since the devastating fires of July 23, 2018 in the seaside Athens suburb of Mati left horrifying images that the mind cannot erase. The fear and devastation of that day still continue to haunt...
Environment
Dozens of Firefighters Battle Wildfire in Greece's Evia
A wildfire that broke out on Saturday near the town of Karystos, at the southern tip of the island of Evia is raging out of control threatening a nearby village and holiday homes, the Greek Fire Service says.
Authorities have...
Australia
Tennis Star Nick Kyrgios Breaks Down for Australia Wildfire Victims
Greek Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios burst into tears after his win on Friday's ATP Cup, where he played to raise money for the victims of the devastating wildfires that sweep across Australia. https://twitter.com/NickKyrgios/status/1212677231270645762 Kyrgios had previously announced his initiative to...
Greece
Greek Authorities Present New Contingency Plans for Natural Disasters
The director of Greece's General Secretariat for Civil Protection, Phoebos Theodorou, presented two new comprehensive government plans for addressing floods and wildfires in the country on Monday.
The new contingency plans have the code names ''Dardanus'' and ''Iolaus.''
The presentation of the...