
Greece Issues Wildfire Risk Alert for Aegean Islands and Crete
Authorities urge extreme caution as hot, dry conditions push fire danger to “very high”
Authorities urge extreme caution as hot, dry conditions push fire danger to “very high”
Thick smoke and burnt air reach Greek islands and the mainland — 13 dead in Turkey as massive fires rage near the Dardanelles.
Greece on high alert as thousands flee homes amid fierce winds and relentless flames — firefighters battle multiple fronts with aerial support
A barrage of 112 emergency alerts has urged residents either to remain on high alert or to evacuate dozens of settlements for safety reasons. Approximately 5,000 firefighters and volunteers are involved in the firefighting efforts.
However, the Minister pointed out that the most powerful tool in the fight against wildfires remains prevention — and that begins with individual responsibility
Authorities warn of unprecedented fire danger in multiple regions as entire civil protection mechanism mobilized ahead of scorching weekend