
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”
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On Monday, July 28, the Athens General Index gained +0.62%, trading at 1,980.98 points. The daily range was limited to just 8 points, with a high of 1,988.14 and a low of 1,980.84.
The heatwave, among the strongest the country has seen in recent years, has brought persistent clear skies, minimal rainfall, and dangerous levels of heat stress — especially in urban areas like Athens and Thessaloniki.
Very high temperatures will persist across Greece in the coming days, with the highest readings expected on Thursday, July 24, and Friday, July 25, according to the updated Emergency Weather Bulletin. The heatwave is likely to end nationwide by Sunday, July 27.
Greece is preparing for an extended and intense heatwave set to affect the country from Monday, July 21, through Saturday, July 26. While temperatures may not reach historic highs, meteorologists warn that the real danger lies in the heatwave’s duration and widespread impact.