Large wildfire in Oropos burns through pine forest under strong winds, Greece
A large wildfire broke out near Asprochori in Oropos, East Attica, Greece, on July 9, 2025, burning through pine forests under strong winds and prompting evacuations.
4 hospitalized and nearly 1 500 evacuated as a major wildfire burns through Ierapetra in Crete, Greece
At least 4 people have been hospitalized and nearly 1 500 people have been evacuated as firefighters continued to engage a major wildfire on the Greek island of Crete on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
2 500 ha (6 200 acres) scorched in multi-front wildfire on Chios Island, Greece
A large wildfire on the Greek island of Chios burned over 2 500 ha (6 200 acres) of forest and farmland from 22 to 24, 2025, prompting evacuations in over 16 settlements as fire fronts advanced toward residential areas and mastiha-producing zones. A Georgian national was arrested on suspicion of negligent arson after discarding a cigarette near Leptopoda.
Large wildfire prompts evacuations in Marathon, Attica, Greece
A major wildfire broke out near Marathon, Attica, Greece, at 13:30 LT on June 16, 2025, prompting evacuation alerts and a large-scale emergency response.
Massive wildfire threatens Athens, forcing 30 000 to evacuate, Greece
A massive wildfire near Athens has forced the evacuation of over 30 000 people and burned 10 000 ha (24 710 acres) of land, with flames advancing toward the Marathon Lake. One casualty has been confirmed as the fire continues to spread due to strong winds.
Death toll rises to 21 as wildfires continue burning across Greece
The wildfire crisis deepens in Greece with significant outbreaks across several regions including Alexandroupolis, Dadia, Rodopi Municipalities in East Macedonia, Parintha in the Attica Region, and Viotia in Central Greece.
62 new forest fires ignite across Greece, evacuations underway in West Attica, Laconia, and Rhodes
Over the last 24 hours, 62 forest fires have erupted across Greece, resulting in further evacuations in several regions. The Greek Civil Protection has reported that the main fire outbreaks are located in West Attica, Laconia in the southern Peloponnese, and on the island of Rhodes.
Thousands forced to evacuate as massive wildfire spreads through Greek island of Evia
A massive wildfire burning in the northern part of the island of Evia, Greece since August 3, 2021, has forced more than 2 500 people to evacuate their homes. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed but the full extent of the damage caused by the fire burning for 7…
Wildfires reach outskirts of Athens, seriously damage or destroy more than 100 homes, Greece
Severe heatwave affecting Greece and neighboring countries over the past 7 days sparked numerous wildfires, including near capital Athens where more than 500 people were forced to evacuate on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. More than 500 firefighters battled the flames on…
At least 80 killed as major wildfires destroy hundreds of homes and vehicles in Attica, Greece
Hundreds of homes and vehicles have been destroyed and at least 80 people died in Attica region following a number of devastating wildfires that ignited near Athens, Greece on Monday, July 23, 2018. Regional Governor Rena Dourou declared a state of emergency for…
