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Greece Declares Highest Wildfire Alert as Extreme Conditions Threaten Athens Region

Greece has declared a Category 4 red alert for the Athens region and two surrounding provinces due to extreme wildfire risk, mobilizing full civil protection resources amid ongoing major fire operations.

By Aisyah Razak · 6 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Greece Declares Emergency as Massive Crete Wildfire Forces 8,000 Evacuations

Greece has declared a state of emergency in Crete's Rethymno region as a devastating wildfire forces the evacuation of approximately 8,000 residents and tourists, with extreme weather hampering firefighting efforts.

By Aisyah Razak · 31 Jul 2026 · 3 min read