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Greece wildfires: 47 fires reported in 24 hours and multiple arson arrests
Greece has experienced a surge in wildfires, with 47 agricultural and forest fires reported within a 24-hour period. While 37 of these were contained at an early stage, 10 remain under active management. Significant incidents occurred in Volos, where three separate fire fronts in the Aivaliotika, Soro, and Alykes areas triggered 112 emergency alerts. In Milos, a fire in the Prophet Elias area affected low vegetation, and a similar blaze was reported in the Prophet Elias area of Salamina.
Authorities have made several arrests related to these incidents. In Trikala, a 46-year-old man was arrested for allegedly starting a fire intentionally using a naked flame, with evidence linking him to two previous fires in the same area. In Karystos, a 47-year-old man was detained for causing a fire through negligence during hot work at a wind farm site, receiving a fine of 6,641.25 euros. In Kavala, an 80-year-old man confessed to intentionally setting fire to dry grass.
Additionally, an Israeli national was released on a 10,000 euro guarantee following allegations of negligence regarding a large fire in Sellia, Rethymno, where a grill was reportedly used during high winds. Since January 1, 2026, the Fire Service has issued 728 administrative fines totaling over 1.1 million euros and made 305 arrests related to fire incidents.
Entities
Chios · Crete · Dipotamos · Evia · Fire Service · Fire Service of Greece · Greece · Karystos · Kavala · Kavala Fire Service · Milos · Nestos
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- [● 4 SOURCES] 47 agricultural-forest fires occurred across Greece within a 24-hour period. www.ertnews.gr · www.powergame.gr · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Fires in Corfu and Thebes have been contained. www.ertnews.gr
- [● 5 SOURCES] Two separate fire fronts were reported in the Aivaliotika and Soro areas of Volos. www.powergame.gr · www.madata.gr · www.larissanet.gr · www.thetoc.gr
- [● 4 SOURCES] A fire occurred in the Prophet Elias area of Milos, affecting low vegetation. www.powergame.gr · www.cnn.gr · www.emakedonia.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A fire broke out in the forest area of Komara, Evros. www.rthess.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] 37 of the fires were contained at an early stage, while 10 remain under active management. www.ertnews.gr · www.powergame.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 5 SOURCES] The 112 emergency alert system was activated for residents in the Volos area. www.powergame.gr · www.madata.gr · www.larissanet.gr · www.thetoc.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] A new fire broke out in the Prophet Elias area of Salamina. www.lykavitos.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] An 80-year-old man was arrested for intentional arson in Kavala after setting fire to dry grass. www.capital.gr · www.eleftherostypos.gr