2026 Greece wildfire season
The developments in this story so far, most recent first.
-
· date approximate Development
Over 280 arrests made in Greece regarding suspected arson and fire offenses
-
Development
EN DIRECT, incendies : dans l’Aude, le feu signalé à Montséret est « contenu » ; dans la Drôme, l’incendie qui a déjà brûlé 240 hectares est « bientôt circonscrit »
No separate article for this desk or language yet.
-
Breaking
Greece Issues Red Alert for Athens, Three Islands Over Wildfire Risk
-
Breaking
Two firefighting helicopters collide in mid-air over Athens, Greece
-
· date approximate Breaking
Greece battles widespread wildfires near Athens and on Crete
-
Breaking
Greece orders partial evacuation of Athens suburb as wildfires spread
-
· date approximate Background
Severe wildfires burned 4,500 hectares of land on the island of Crete over a two-day period.
No separate article for this desk or language yet.
-
· date approximate Background
Greek authorities imposed 779 fines for fire-related offenses in 2025, totaling 970,000 euros.
No separate article for this desk or language yet.
-
· date approximate Background
Greek authorities imposed 1,525 fines for fire-related offenses in 2024, totaling 1.7 million euros.
No separate article for this desk or language yet.
-
· date approximate Background
Greece's conservative government strengthened sanctions against fire starters, increasing maximum prison term to 20 years and fine to 200,000 euros.
No separate article for this desk or language yet.