Greece: One Man Dead, Evacuations Ordered as Wildfire Spreads in East Attica

A large fire that broke out in Eastern Attica, Greece, on Friday remains uncontrolled due to strong winds, urging thousands of residents to leave affected areas. An elderly man has been found dead, and several houses have been destroyed in the flames.

Wildfires Rage in Greece’s Numerous Regions

Wildfires Rage in Greece’s Numerous Regions

A firefighter battles the flames in Drosopigi, East Attica region of Greece, July 26, 2025. Wildfires broke out in many places across Greece on Saturday, due to the extreme heatwaves recently. The Greek government has requested assistance from the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism to combat the fire. Photo by krioneri tatiana bolari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Rage in Greece’s Numerous Regions

Wildfires Rage in Greece’s Numerous Regions

Rescuers battle the flames in Drosopigi, East Attica region of Greece, July 26, 2025. Wildfires broke out in many places across Greece on Saturday, due to the extreme heatwaves recently. The Greek government has requested assistance from the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism to combat the fire. Photo by krioneri tatiana bolari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Rage in Greece’s Numerous Regions

Wildfires Rage in Greece’s Numerous Regions

A firefighter battles the flames in Drosopigi, East Attica region of Greece, July 26, 2025. Wildfires broke out in many places across Greece on Saturday, due to the extreme heatwaves recently. The Greek government has requested assistance from the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism to combat the fire. Photo by krioneri tatiana bolari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Rage in Greece’s Numerous Regions

Wildfires Rage in Greece’s Numerous Regions

A firefighter battles the flames in Drosopigi, East Attica region of Greece, July 26, 2025. Wildfires broke out in many places across Greece on Saturday, due to the extreme heatwaves recently. The Greek government has requested assistance from the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism to combat the fire. Photo by krioneri tatiana bolari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Rage in Greece’s Numerous Regions

Wildfires Rage in Greece’s Numerous Regions

Rescuers battle the flames in Drosopigi, East Attica region of Greece, July 26, 2025. Wildfires broke out in many places across Greece on Saturday, due to the extreme heatwaves recently. The Greek government has requested assistance from the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism to combat the fire. Photo by krioneri tatiana bolari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Rage in Greece’s Numerous Regions

Wildfires Rage in Greece’s Numerous Regions

The buildings are on fire in Drosopigi, East Attica region of Greece, July 26, 2025. Wildfires broke out in many places across Greece on Saturday, due to the extreme heatwaves recently. The Greek government has requested assistance from the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism to combat the fire. Photo by krioneri tatiana bolari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Rage in Greece’s Numerous Regions

Wildfires Rage in Greece’s Numerous Regions

A car is on fire in Drosopigi, East Attica region of Greece, July 26, 2025. Wildfires broke out in many places across Greece on Saturday, due to the extreme heatwaves recently. The Greek government has requested assistance from the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism to combat the fire. Photo by krioneri tatiana bolari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Greece: Rafina Wildfire Sparks Immediate Response, Closes Roads in East Attica

Wildfire raged in East Attica, Greece, in town of Rafina, east of the greater Athens area, prompting an immediate and massive response by firefighting units and aerial support and leading to road closures on Thursday, July 3.

Greece: Two Minors Arrested For Alleged Arson In Terpsithea

A large fire broke out in a forest area in Terpsithea of ​​Glyfada on Monday, August 12. According to the Arson Crimes Response Directorate (D.A.E.E.), two 14-year-olds were arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the fire. The fire was quickly brought under control with the help of drones and thermal cameras.

Greece: Wildfire Rages Northeast Of Athens Forcing Residents To Evacuate 2

A wildfire has been burning in northeastern Attica near Athens since Sunday, August 11. Residents have been advised to evacuate in communities on the outskirts of the capital.

Greece: Wildfire Rages Northeast Of Athens Forcing Residents To Evacuate 3

A wildfire has been burning in northeastern Attica near Athens since Sunday, August 11. Residents have been advised to evacuate in communities on the outskirts of the capital.

National park restoration project new paradigm in Greece's reforestation

STORY: National park restoration project new paradigm in Greece's reforestation DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. Aerial shots of the National Park of Sounion 2. various of reforestation of the National Park of Sounion 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): NICOS GEORGIADIS, Forest management officer, WWF Greece 4. various of reforestation of the National Park of Sounion by the environmental organization WWF Greece 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): NICOS GEORGIADIS, Forest management officer, WWF Greece 6. various of reforestation of the National Park of Sounion by the environmental organization WWF Greece 7. Aerial shots of the National Park of Sounion 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Greek): MARIA STATHI, Archaeologist of the Ephorate of Antiquities of East Attica STORYLINE: Devastated twice in a decade (in 2012 and 2021) by wildfires, part of the Sounion National Park, 9 km north of the ancient Temple of Poseidon that overlooks the Aegean Sea and about 40 km south of Athens, could no lon