Greek Fire Service

Weather transition and cooling across Balkans and Greece

31 clusters · 762 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Greece weather: Rain and storms expected this weekend

Extreme weather and health alerts persist across Southeast Europe through mid-September 2026 as a significant seasonal transition begins. In the Balkans, a major weather shift is ending recent high temperatures. In Bosn

Greece Wildfires 2026: Evacuations and Arson Investigations

189 clusters · 872 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Wildfires erupt in multiple Greek regions including Evia, Corfu, and Samos

By early September 2026, the wildfire crisis in Greece continued to impact multiple regions, prompting emergency evacuations and further arson investigations. In Evia, a fire in Karystos involving low vegetation triggere

Greek foreign policy shift and domestic security tensions

9 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Greek politicians clash over warnings of Turkish aggression

Greek leadership continues to signal a strategic shift in foreign policy regarding Turkey, focusing discussions on the delimitation of the continental shelf and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Foreign Minister Giorgos Ger

Konitsa wildfire enters tenth day of operations

3 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Konitsa wildfire enters tenth day of firefighting operations

A massive wildfire, reportedly ignited by lightning, has burned through the Trapezitsa forest near Konitsa, Greece, for ten consecutive days. The fire has spread through dense pine forests, reaching the Aoos gorge and th

Power outages in Crete

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Crete experiences widespread power outage from Chania to Heraklion

In August 2026, residents and local authorities in Southern Crete reported frequent, prolonged power outages and voltage drops. In the Municipality of Sfakia, Mayor Ioannis Zervos threatened legal action against the Hell

Arson incidents and arrests in Greece

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Saronida fire arrest: Woman detained after vehicle ignition burns land

Recent reports from Greece highlight various arson incidents and subsequent law enforcement actions involving both intentional acts and negligence. In Troizina, a 40-year-old man was arrested for intentional arson after

Winery fire in Patras, Greece

2 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Achaia Clauss winery fire destroys historic stone building in Patras

A major fire broke out early on Saturday, September 5, at the historic Achaia Clauss winery in Patras, Greece. The blaze, which began around 05:00, destroyed a two-story stone building on the premises, including the ‘Dan

Juvenile assault in Chania

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Chania: Minors ambush and beat 13-year-old boy

On September 3, 2026, a 13-year-old boy was ambushed and beaten by a group of at least five minors, aged 14 to 15, on Korai Street in Chania, Greece. The assault, which took place outside a school, was reportedly filmed

Cyprus-Greece wildfire response and recovery efforts

16 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Greece implements wildfire protection at ancient archaeological sites

Wildfire activity and arson incidents continue to impact Greece and Cyprus. In Greece, emergency services have battled multiple fires, including a major blaze in Mouzaki that consumed between 600 and 800 stremmata of for

Greece heatwave and wildfire risk, Aug 2026

105 clusters · 485 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Europe faces severe wildfire crisis with 600,000 hectares burned

By late August 2026, Greece continued to face extreme wildfire risks driven by a prolonged heatwave and strong winds. On August 26, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection issued Category 5 (Red Code) emergency aler

Wildfires and fire incidents in Europe

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Multiple fires reported across the Netherlands and Belgium

In mid-August 2026, severe wildfires impacted several European regions. In Greece, fast-moving flames on the island of Salamina caused two fatalities and forced the evacuation of hundreds of residents and tourists. The f

Fatal car accident in Ano Liosia

2 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Ano Liosia fatal car accident kills 17-year-old girl

On August 25, 2026, a fatal car accident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday on Fyli Avenue near Ano Liosia, Greece. A vehicle carrying five young people lost control, striking a curb and a lighting pole, which caused

Vehicle accidents in Kefalonia

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Kefalonia: Car hangs over cliffs near Gradakia Beach

An Italian family narrowly avoided injury in Kefalonia when their rental car veered off course and became wedged against rocks near Gradakia Beach. The vehicle ended up in a precarious position with its front section han

Greek firefighter deaths spark safety reform push

4 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Crete wildfire: Father of fallen firefighter calls for state reforms

On 30 July 2026, a fast-moving wildfire in the Kriá Vrysi/Amari area of Rethymno, Crete, trapped three volunteer firefighters—Pantelis Diamantakis (25), Manolis Stratidakis (58), and a third colleague—who all later died.

Wildfire on Lemnos island

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Lemnos wildfire triggers evacuations and maritime rescues

A wildfire broke out on the Greek island of Lemnos, primarily affecting the Thanos area. The blaze prompted emergency alerts via the 112 system, leading to evacuations in the Agia Paraskevi and Profitis Ilias districts t

Greek firefighting helicopter crash investigation

3 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Psatha helicopter collision investigation focuses on coordination gaps

On 5 August 2026, two Bell firefighting helicopters collided over the Psatha area while fighting forest fires, killing Greek pilot Aristotelis Damiagos and a Danish firefighter; a Greek interpreter and a British pilot su

Natural disasters and extreme weather in Ioannina

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Ioannina hit by severe storms and flash flooding

The Ioannina and Epirus regions of Greece have experienced a series of natural disasters and extreme weather events. In late July 2026, a magnitude-4.5 earthquake struck near Ioannina, centered approximately 9 km west-no

Halkidiki wildfire controlled; damage assessment released

5 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Akis Skertsos assesses Chalkidiki wildfire damage

The wildfire in the Halkidiki region, specifically affecting the Siviri and Fourka areas of the Kassandra peninsula, has been brought under control. The blaze impacted residential areas such as the Nautilos settlement, c

Wildfires in Greece and Crete

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Crete wildfire: Israeli tourist arrested after barbecue sparks blaze

Wildfires in Greece, particularly on the island of Crete, have caused significant destruction and casualties. In late July, fires in the Rethymno region of Crete and near Gytheio on the Peloponnese resulted in the deaths

Mountain rescue operations in Bulgaria and Greece

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Mount Olympus rescue operation saves injured hiker

Individual mountain rescue operations were conducted for hikers in Bulgaria and Greece during the summer of 2026. In late July, the Lakatnik Mountain Rescue Team in Bulgaria successfully extracted a female hiker who bec

Greek firefighters union-government conflict

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Greece faces firefighter shortages despite high Eurostat rankings

In late July 2026, the Union of Fire Service Employees in Western Greece and the Islands raised objections to a new directive requiring firefighters to submit civilian police identity cards, despite existing service docu

Extreme weather and flooding in Greece

2 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Mani region hit by severe storm and flash flooding

In late July 2026, a powerful storm hit Greece, characterized by heavy rain, strong winds, and over 100,000 lightning strikes. The weather caused widespread flooding, power outages for tens of thousands of households, an

Arson incidents in Greece

3 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Thessaloniki: 59-year-old man detained for six arson attacks in Sindos

Authorities in Greece have detained individuals in connection with separate arson incidents. In Kefalonia, a 44-year-old man with a prior record for similar offenses was placed in pre-trial detention after being accused

Greek wildfire response, aid & restoration

8 clusters · 40 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Western Attica to begin €1.5M flood and erosion prevention works

The late‑July 2026 wildfire that started near Kalami in Boeotia spread across more than 113,000 stremmata (≈11,300 ha), including roughly 95,000 stremmata in Western Attica. The blaze destroyed homes and olive groves, ki