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Greece Fires Continue for 8th Day, More Than 230,000 Acres Burned

Greece is fighting for the eighth consecutive day with its fires, particularly on two main fronts.

Greek Volunteers Form Human Chain to Stop Fire from Reaching Evia Village

About 40 volunteers are prepared to form a human chain to stop the fires from reaching Kamatriades village in northern Evia. Armed with fire extinguishers, they are vigilantly waiting for the flames to reach Kamatriades, ready to battle with them,...

Over 230,000 Acres Reduced to Ash as Greece Continues to Fight Fires

More than 65,000 hectares (650,000 stremmata) of land have been burned completely by fires in three different parts of Greece.

Dozens of Nations Send Help To Battle Fires in Greece

Greece thanked the countries that have rushed to assist the nation to battle the fires that have been ravaging the nation for almost a week.

2,500-Year-Old Ancient Olive Tree Burned Down in Evia Fires in Greece

A 2,500 year old ancient olive tree on the island of Evia was destroyed today in the ongoing wildfires consuming the region. The ancient tree was located in the olive grove of Rovia, and was such an enduring symbol...

Fire-fighting Plane Crashes in Greece, Pilot Found Safe

A fire-fighting plane crashed in Greece while battling a blaze on the Ionian Sea island of Zakynthos on Sunday. The pilot was rescued from the crash by firefighters at the scene and is in good condition. The plane was sent...

Evia Fire: “Our Children Will Never See the Island Like We Did” Says Mayor

The mayor of Istiaia - Aidipsos on northern Evia issued a dramatic warning about the aftermath of the devastating fires on the island.

Massive Evia Fire Continues to Destroy Greek Island

The fires on Evia continued to ravage the island as Greece continued to battle against the blazes on Saturday night and Sunday morning.

Greek Inferno: 154 Fires Currently Raging in Greece

Saturday found Greece fighting for the fifth consecutive day with tens of fires across the nation.

Limni Resident Describes Hours of Greek Inferno as Evia Fire Rages

The devastating fires on Evia have caused unfathomable destruction and pain to thousands of people in tens of villages and towns.