Greece battles major wildfires near Athens as evacuations continue west of the capital
Hundreds of firefighters and aircraft are battling a fast-moving wildfire west of Athens, with authorities working to protect the coastal area of Porto Germeno. The fire, which began on Friday near the village of Agios Vasileios, has spread into multiple fronts and prompted evacuations in nearby communities. About 300 people were moved by sea as strong winds pushed flames through the area, according to the supplied reports.Emergency alerts were issued for several parts of Greece on Saturday, with officials warning of extreme wildfire risk in Attica and Evia. The fire in Porto Germeno was reported to have split into three... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 22:00 LONDON
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Greek wildfires spread to several areas as winds worsen firefighting efforts
Wildfires are burning across several areas of Greece, including near Athens, as strong winds continue to drive the flames and complicate firefighting efforts. Emergency evacuations are under way in affected locations, while crews are working on multiple fronts to contain the blazes. Greek authorities have also issued emergency alerts for several areas and warned of extreme wildfire risk in Attica and Evia.More than 300 firefighters, 92 fire trucks, heavy machinery and aircraft have been deployed to the Boeotia region, where a major fire is still being tackled. The fire has affected the area around Agios Vasileios, about 80 kilometres northwest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 12:59 LONDON
