From Monday, June 7, to Thursday, June 10, temperatures in some areas will climb above 40°C. Wednesday and Thursday are expected to be the most challenging days, with temperatures potentially reaching 42–43°C.
The fire service reported a total of 40 wildfires on Friday. Of the 40 fires, 33 were swiftly extinguished in their initial stages, while firefighters continued to battle the remaining seven blazes as of Friday evening.
The fires, burning since the weekend, have prompted a state of emergency to enable swift action by local authorities.
Between July 1 and September 15, crews from Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Moldova, and Romania will be stationed in Athens, Thessaloniki, and Patras. Their mission includes:
