The wildfires primarily affect areas just 30km north of Athens, with a significant blaze that erupted in Afidnes quickly spreading to nearby localities like Drosopigi, Kryoneri, and Agios Stefanos. Despite the fire service's efforts to contain the main front, scattered hotspots continue to challenge firefighters, with over 200 personnel deployed, supported by helicopters and water-bombing aircraft.
On the island of Evia, a second major fire has surged towards Afriati, leaving villages like Pournos and Mistros without power after flames damaged electrical infrastructure. Reports indicate that six firefighters have been hospitalized due to injuries, with local officials describing the damage as "incalculable."
Kythira has also declared a state of emergency due to another wildfire, prompting evacuations of multiple settlements. The coastguard has executed successful evacuations from Limnionas beach, bringing 139 people to safety.
Meanwhile, in Messinia, a new blaze emerged in the Polithea area, compelling authorities to send emergency alerts to villagers. Firefighting efforts in these regions have been complicated by strong winds, with numerous aircraft and vehicles deployed to tackle the flames.
In Crete, a fire has broken out in the Chania region, destroying homes and raising further fire alerts across various parts of Greece, including Western Greece, Epirus, and the Ionian Islands. As the previously destroyed land from earlier fires last month remains fresh in memory, Greek officials continue to face the daunting task of combating the escalating wildfires.
On the island of Evia, a second major fire has surged towards Afriati, leaving villages like Pournos and Mistros without power after flames damaged electrical infrastructure. Reports indicate that six firefighters have been hospitalized due to injuries, with local officials describing the damage as "incalculable."
Kythira has also declared a state of emergency due to another wildfire, prompting evacuations of multiple settlements. The coastguard has executed successful evacuations from Limnionas beach, bringing 139 people to safety.
Meanwhile, in Messinia, a new blaze emerged in the Polithea area, compelling authorities to send emergency alerts to villagers. Firefighting efforts in these regions have been complicated by strong winds, with numerous aircraft and vehicles deployed to tackle the flames.
In Crete, a fire has broken out in the Chania region, destroying homes and raising further fire alerts across various parts of Greece, including Western Greece, Epirus, and the Ionian Islands. As the previously destroyed land from earlier fires last month remains fresh in memory, Greek officials continue to face the daunting task of combating the escalating wildfires.
