Fire Department
Firefighting aircraft makes emergency landing near marathon lake
A firefighting aircraft has crash-landed near Lake Marathon.
The aircraft had a wheel problem and therefore had to make an emergency landing, while the pilot is in good health.
Officials of the Fire Department rushed to the landing site to provide assistance.
Vasilis Kikilias: Announces 831 Firefighter Hires for 2025 – All Specialties
Vasilis Kikilias, the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, announced that 831 new hires will strengthen the Fire Department in 2025.
The fire in Xylokastro in Corinth – Strong firefighting forces remain on site
The fire that broke out Sunday morning in a wooded area in Xylokastro, Corinth, in which two men aged 35 and 40 died, is in remission.
Copernicus: Satellite captures the extent of the fire in Xylokastro – How far the smoke has spread
For the fourth consecutive day, firefighting forces continue to battle the fire that broke out on Sunday morning (September 19th) in Xylokastro, Corinthia, which has claimed the lives of two men and
Fire in Xylokastro: Battle continues on two fronts – Athens-Patras highway remains closed
Facing a firefront up to 32 kilometers long, the Corinthia region is battling for the third consecutive day as the fire destroys forested areas, causing immeasurable ecological damage.
Devastating Fire in Corinthia: 32km Front as Blaze Threatens Trikala – Mayor Describes Situation as Tragic
A massive fire that broke out on Sunday in the Rozena area of Corinthia continues to devastate the region for a second consecutive day. Speaking to the Athens News Agency, the mayor of Xylokastro-Evrostini, Vlasis Tsiotos, described the situation as “tragic,” with numerous active fire fronts and a large portion of the mountainous region already destroyed.
Car Accident in Tsaritsani: Deputy Mayor of Florina Identified as Deceased Driver
The victim of the car crash in Tsaritdshani that took place on Saturday afternoon (21/9) was the deputy mayor of Florina Lazaros Antoniadis, local media report.
The accident occurred when the deputy mayor’s truck veered off course and burst into flames.
Motor Oil: The fire situation is improving – “The flames have subsided,” battle continues for full extinguishment
A fire has broken out at the old refinery facilities of Motor Oil. According to the latest reports from the authorities, the fire is not threatening any fuel-filled tanks. As of 8 p.m., the situation had significantly improved, and firefighters expressed optimism.
Very high fire danger in Attica, Peloponnese, Western & Central Greece
Very high risk of fire (risk category 4) is forecast for today Saturday for the region of Attica and areas of the regions of Peloponnese, Western Greece, Central Greece, Thessaly and Crete.
Rodopi: Streets flooded and landslides were caused by heavy rain
Roads flooded roads in many areas of the municipality of Iasmos in Rodopi due to torrential rain in the afternoon hours of Friday 13 September. Landslides have also occurred.
The local website xronos.gr notes that few anti-flood works have been carried out, which are not able to limit the flooding.