According to Greece’s Fire Service on Monday, sixty-four forest fires broke out across the country in the last two days, as rising temperatures heightened fire risk, with officials attributing most incidents to negligence during outdoor work and other activities.
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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...
In a major boost to Greece’s national goal to tackle climate change, four Greek thermal satellites successfully launched into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday. The deployment marks the official activation of the first phase of...
The EU is launching a 300-member rapid-response wildfire force to bolster cross-border support during increasingly severe fire seasons. The initiative emphasizes faster deployment and improved coordination rather than expanding Europe’s overall firefighter numbers.
Officials describe the move as a structural...
Greece is implementing a significant transformation in its approach to wildfires with the launch of the National Forest Fire Risk Assessment Map—the first of its kind in decades—signaling a major shift in national Civil Protection strategy.
Greece's need to reform...
A wave of admiration and solidarity has emerged for a heroic Greek Captain who played a crucial role during the massive July 26 forest fire on Kythera, Greece.
Demonstrating remarkable courage, Spyros Kasimatis—who has been offering boat tours for over...
A late-July wildfire along the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, Israel, forced swimmers to evacuate the area. As the flames tore through the Betiha Nature Reserve, they burned away thick vegetation and exposed small mounds across the...
Scientists are raising serious alarms over the environmental and public health impacts of the recent devastating wildfires in Patras, which raged for two days, destroying many homes and businesses. The fires have blanketed the city in a thick, suffocating...
Greece is grappling with a significant increase in arrests related to wildfires, highlighting a persistent human element in the country's fire season. The data reveals a complex picture, with both negligence and intentional arson contributing to the crisis.
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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...
