One Dead as Firefighters Battle Blazes Near Athens

One dead as firefighters battle blazes near Athens

A seaside area to the east of Athens is the latest to be evacuated as pockets of fire continue to flare up.

Environmental News Network - Smoke Streams Over the Aegean Sea

Several wildland fires erupted on the Greek island of Chíos starting on June 22, according to the Hellenic Fire Service, amid “very high” fire risk conditions.

Fires Devastate Crete and Athens as Greece Faces One of Its Worst Summer Crises

After days of intense firefighting, the blaze on the island of Crete has been brought under control, while a new fire front threatens residential areas southeast of Athens. Extreme heat, strong winds, and drought continue to complicate efforts. The post Fires Devastate Crete and Athens as Greece Faces One of Its Worst Summer Crises appeared first on LatinAmerican Post.

Firefighters Battle More Than 50 Wildfires Across Greece Amid Heatwave – Famagusta Gazette

Firefighters battled more than 50 wildfires across Greece on Sunday as authorities warned of heightened risks fueled by soaring temperatures and strong winds. The most intense blaze broke out in a forested area of Argolida, on the Peloponnese peninsula, testing both aerial and ground firefighting teams. Earlier in the day, major fires near the coastal resort of Aliki and on the island of Evia were brought under control after threatening homes an…

Wildfire prompts evacuations on Greece's Crete island