Wildfire suppression
Firefighting planes flight hours up by 1260% compared to last year
Due to the increased number of wildfires, Greek firefighting planes, Canadair and PZL, saw their flight hours in June increase by 1260% compared to the same month last year, sources stated to Kathimerini.
Large wildfire breaks out in Keratea, evacuation ordered for several settlements
A large wildfire broke out southeast of the Greek capital in the area of Keratea on Sunday afternoon, with residents in several settlement told to move to a safer area.
According to local authorities the fire is burning houses, while strong winds are inhibiting firefighting efforts.
Fires in Keratea, Andros, and Rodopi brought under control
The Keratea area currently has no active front, while the fire in Rodopi has only a few small active spots.
The mayor of Sapes, Apostolos Ioannou, stated on ERT that at one point on Saturday, the fire approached the settlement of Asketes, but ultimately the residents did not need to evacuate because the waterbombers managed to keep it at bay.
Wildfire breaks out in Chios island, village evacuated
A wildfire broke out in the Resta region of Chios island, on Friday.
Ground and aerial firefighting forces have been deployed in the area, while residents of Karyes received a message from the 112 to evacuate.
A total of 55 firefighters with 13 vehicles are participating in the operation, while five aircrafts and one helicopter are also on spot.
EU to deploy hundreds of firefighters to vulnerable states ahead of wildfire season
European Union plans for the upcoming wildfire season include the deployment of hundreds of firefighters to the most vulnerable member states, as well as the creation of a firefighting aircraft fleet.
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PM to visit Canada, finalize purchase of firefighting planes
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will travel to Canada later this week, where he will finalize a deal to purchase seven DHC-515 Firefighters, the newest water bombers built by De Havilland, Toronto's Globe and Mail newspaper reported Wednesday.
Fire breaks out in a forest area in southern Pelion
A fire broke out at noon on Monday in a forest area in southern Pelion, central Greece. Inhabited areas are not threatened.
The fire is burning an area with pine and holly trees in Vromoneri.
The fire brigade reported 33 firefighters with 14 vehicles, a pedestrian team and two firefighting aircraft are on the mission.
Firefighters stop wildfire at the perimeter of Elefsina Air Base
The large wildfire in Aspropyrgos, western Greece, reached the perimeter of the Hellenic Air Force's 112 Combat Wing at Elefsina Air Base earlier on Tuesday but was quickly stopped, Greek media reported.
Greece sends two Canadair fire fighting aircraft to help Cyprus fight a forest fire
Greece on Monday dispatched two Canadair fire-fighting aircraft after a call for assistance from fellow European Union member Cyprus to help fight a blaze that has scorched miles of mountainous terrain.