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Zakynthos Fires Under Control, No Homes at Risk

The blazes on Zakynthos island are under control after the fires that started on Saturday afternoon destroyed thousands of acres of forest land, but no homes are at risk at present. According to forestry experts, the fires have caused incalculable...

Government Minister Claims Arson is Behind Zakynthos Fires

While visiting Zakynthos island, Justice Minister Stavros Kontonis, who is also the local Parliament member, said of the multiple wildfires: "This is planned." The Civil Protection ministry mirrored this view, announcing an "arson destabilization attempt during the August Assumption Day...

Zakynthos Fire Abating After Burning Through the Night

A forest fire near the village of Maries on the island of Zakythos was gradually receding on Sunday, after blazing through the night. The fire had started late on Saturday afternoon. Fire-fighting forces battled the flames during the night in an...

Wildfire Rages on Zakynthos Island

Greek firefighters are trying to contain a large wildfire that broke out near the village of Volimes, on the island of Zakynthos, on Sunday afternoon. The fire, which is burning in a wooded area near the village, is being aided...

Wildfire on Greece's Zakynthos Island Contained

The wildfire at Keri on the Greek island of Zakynthos was still in progress on Monday but the overall situation was much improved in comparison with the day before, the fire brigade said. The fire broke out on Sunday morning...

Wildfire Enters Village on Zakynthos, Residents Flee in Panic (video)

A wildfire raging on Zakynthos island is out of control, despite the efforts of the fire service; the blaze has entered the village of Keri, forcing residents to flee in panic. According to Zantetimes.gr, firefighters made heroic efforts to contain the...

Greek Firefighters Battle Blazes on Evia, Zakynthos

Dozens of fire fighters are battling a fire near the town of Karystos, on the island of Evia, east of Athens. The fire that broke out late on Thursday is not currently threatening any homes, the fire service says. At least...

Wildfire Breaks Out in Greece's Zakynthos (photos)

Firefighters are battling the flames in Zakynthos as a wildfire is burning out of control in the Vrondero area of the Greek island. According to reports, the fire which is aided by strong winds is close to the village of...

Qatari Investors File Charges Against Everyone Responsible for Fires on Zakynthos

Qatari investment company PIMANA S.A., a subsidiary of state-owned Al Rayyan, filed charges against everyone responsible for the fires on Zakynthos that have destroyed thousands of acres of forest land. As stated in the lawsuit, "The fires freeze any investment...

Greek Citizen Protection Minister Blames Arson for Zakynthos Wildfires

The recent wildfires on Zakynthos island were the work of arsonists, Deputy Citizen Protection Minister Nikos Toskas said on Tuesday. Speaking on Real FM, Toskas said that the number of fires that broke out simultaneously in different parts of the...

Zakynthos Wildfires Raging on Seven Fronts for Second Day

A large wildfire with seven fronts is raging for a second day on Zakythos Island, in western Greece on Sunday, with no casualties reported so far, the Greek Fire Service said. The fire, which started on Saturday, has damaged at...

Three Wildfires Break Out in Zakynthos – Village Evacuated

A wildfire broke out at the village Anafonitria, in northern Zakynthos. The village is being evacuated after fire reached the front porches of some houses. Ten firefighters with 5 vehicles, two water tanks, one aircraft and a PZL aircraft were...

Arson Suspected Over Simultaneous Zakynthos Wildfires

Suspicions point to arson for the multiple wildfires that have erupted in Zakynthos over the last 72 hours. At least 11 fires were recorded in the wooded hills of the popular Greek resort, most of them occurring simultaneously. No injuries have...

Forest Fire Rages on Zakynthos, 1,000 Acres Burned So Far

A forest fire raging on Zakynthos since Tuesday evening has burned over 1,000 acres of woodland so far, while moving towards Volimes village and creating problems for the road system. According to local Imerazante.gr website, the fire started in the...

Raging Fire Consumes Hundreds of Acres of Pine Forest on Zakynthos

Close to a thousand acres of a pine forest have been consumed by a raging fire on Zakynthos on Saturday night. The fire, that is still in progress, broke out on Saturday afternoon. Zakynthos Fire Department forces, with the help...