Foreign tourists aged 21 and 27 were successfully located and brought to safety with assistance from the Greek Fire Service after losing their way in the Korakia area of Thassos.

The Hellenic Fire Service is proceeding with the recruitment of 26 specialists, including navigator captains and mechanical navigators, to bolster its operational capabilities.

Greek fire services deployed 35 firefighters to combat a brush fire in the Agios Vlasios area of Boeotia, sending emergency SMS warnings to local residents.

The Greek Fire Service has imposed fines totaling over 7,000 euros in three new cases for lighting fires in rural areas, violating the current ban on all types of outdoor burning.

The Greek fire service reported a total of 25 rural and forest fires across the country in the last 24 hours, with three fires still being actively fought and one in Aspropyrgos under partial control.

Greek fire services reported 26 agricultural and forest fires across the country in the last 24 hours. Authorities stated that 23 of these fires were brought under control in their initial stages.

The Greek Fire Service has reported 40 agricultural and forest fires across the country within a 24-hour period, with local investigative offices and arson units examining the causes.

From January 1 to June 8, 2026, the Greek Fire Service made 74 arrests for fire-related incidents, with 68 of these cases attributed to negligence.

The Fire Service reported 57 arrests and €282,000 in fines for fires in 2026, with investigative officials from Nafplio and the Arson Crimes Directorate mobilized to probe two fires in Argolida and Attica.

Greek fire services successfully contained a blaze that broke out in the afternoon in Livadi Elassonas, preventing further spread in the Larisa region.

Greek fire services report that wildfires in Agios Vlasios and Stefani (Boeotia), as well as a blaze in Pella, are now under control with no active fronts remaining.

The Greek Fire Service responded to 29 agricultural and forest fires across the country within the last 24 hours, with 28 of them being brought under control quickly.

The Greek Fire Service has received 14 new 12,000-liter water tanker vehicles, significantly enhancing its fleet. This acquisition is part of an ongoing modernization effort to improve firefighting capabilities.

The Greek Fire Service has received a total of 940 calls, predominantly from Attica, Central Greece, and Thessaly, since Friday afternoon due to severe weather conditions.

The Greek Fire Service reported 37 agricultural and forest fires across the country in the last 24 hours, with 34 of them immediately contained in their initial stages.

The Greek Fire Service has published a call for applications for the recruitment of 600 general duty firefighters for a seven-year term, with the application process for 2026 positions set to begin soon.

The Greek Fire Service has responded to 64 fires in the last 48 hours and issued an appeal to citizens regarding outdoor work. Over 400 fines have been issued since January 1, 2026, for related violations.

The Greek Fire Service has taken delivery of five new 20,000-liter water tanker vehicles, enhancing its fleet for firefighting operations.

Greek fire services have raised readiness levels nationwide due to forecasted hazardous weather conditions that significantly increase wildfire risks.

Greek fire services successfully brought under control a wildfire that erupted Tuesday afternoon in low vegetation and waste areas in Elliniko, Salamis. The incident prompted a major emergency response.

The Greek Fire Service has deployed 110 drones for 24-hour surveillance to combat wildfires, leading to 308 arrests for fire-related offenses since the beginning of the year. This initiative aims to enhance monitoring and prevention efforts.

The Greek Fire Service has issued a call for new volunteers, outlining who can apply to join. This comes as immediate compensation and damage restoration are prioritized.

The Greek Fire Service reported 37 forest and agricultural fires across the country within the last 24 hours.

The Greek Fire Service reported 44 agricultural and forest fires across the country within a 24-hour period, with most brought under control early and investigations ongoing for the remaining outbreaks.

The Greek Fire Service responded to 83 agricultural and forest fires across the country in the last 48 hours, leading to seven arrests for arson due to negligence.

The Greek Fire Service has taken delivery of ten new tractor units with low-loading semi-trailers, intended for vehicle transport, at the facilities of the 1st Special Disaster Response Unit in Elefsina.