FIRE


EU doubles firefighting fleet in preparation for climate change impacts
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The EU has said it is doubling its aerial firefighting fleet for the summer of 2023, citing challenges such as increasing forest fires due to the climate crisis. “The last few years have seen our greatest challenges so far,” Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic said.

Alert for summer fires
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Higher temperatures are coming soon in Greece, and with them the dreaded wildfire alerts. And, this year, the danger could be heightened because of low rain and snow coverage during the winter months.


Arsonists target telecommunications company vehicle in Thessaloniki
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Unknown arsonists targeted a telecommunications company vehicle parked in the municipality of Triandria in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, during the early hours of Wednesday. According to reports, the perpetrators allegedly doused the vehicle with a flammable liquid before igniting it using an open flame. The act resulted in significant damage to the rear of the vehicle, […]

Athens car dealership targeted in arson attack
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A fire broke out at a car dealership situated on Alexandras Avenue in the Ampelokipi area of Athens in the early hours of Wednesday, resulting in extensive damage to seven vehicles. Authorities have confirmed that the fire was deliberately set as an act of arson.


AI recruited in effort to prevent forest fires
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Artificial intelligence is being deployed in the battle for the prevention and management of forest fires through innovative programs developed and coordinated by the National Observatory of Athens (NOA).

Arrests made in Thessaloniki rooftop pursuit following arson incident
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Two suspects have been arrested in Thessaloniki in northern Greece after a thrilling pursuit of hooded individuals leaping from rooftop to rooftop. One of them was apprehended just before 7 a.m. while attempting to flee, while the second remained on a rooftop near a church for approximately 30 minutes.

Fire breaks out at Perama dockyard
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A fire broke out on the fifth deck of a passenger transport ship that was docked for repairs in Perama on Monday afternoon. The causes of the fire have not yet been determined.



Expert’s testimony over Mati fire resumes
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An expert testifying on behalf of the families of the victims of the deadly fire in Mati, east Attica, in the summer of 2018 is expected to testify for a second day on Monday, after delivering a scathing assessment of the authorities’ response on Friday.

Fire breaks out near Megara
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A fire broke out near the town of Megara in Attica on Wednesday afternoon. According to information available to Kathimerini, the fire broke out in a wooded area in a gorge and no residential areas are under threat.


Ten worst fires destroyed 280,000 hectares in 20 years
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The destructive force of wildfires in Greece since 2003 has been illustrated in a study by the National Observatory of Athens, which showed 10 of the most severe ones destroyed more than 280,000 hectares of vegetation.