Huge fires break out in multiple locations across major Brit tourist destination
Officials ordered the evacuations of dozens of villages amid an intense drought and strong winds that have helped the spread of the fire.
Large fires have been raging in Zante, Kefalonia and Chios.
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09:41 Anders Anglesey
Greek authorities have issued high fire risks in the following regions Attica
Western Greece
Epirus
Thessaly
Peloponnese
Central Greece
Ionian islands
Eastern Macedonia
Thrace
Central Macedonia
North Aegean
09:35 KEY EVENT
The Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection issued more than a dozen evacuation orders for parts of western Greece.
In a post shared for today, officials warned of a high risk on the mainland and Ionian islands.
Χάρτης Πρόβλεψης Κινδύνου για αύριο Τετάρτη 13/08 Πολύ υψηλός κίνδυνος σε:
#Αττική #Κύθηρα #Βοιωτία #Εύβοια & #Σκύρο
#Αργολίδα #Κορινθία #Ηλεία #Λακωνία #Μεσσηνία
#Φωκίδα #Αιτωλοακαρνανία #Πρέβεζα #Άρτα
#Καβάλα #Θάσο #Ροδόπη #Έβρο #Σαμοθράκη #Λήμνο #Λέσβο… pic.twitter.com/zMdLij0HMp— Civil Protection GR (@CivPro_GR) August 12, 2025
09:31 KEY EVENT
Greek authorities have requested EU firefighting aircraft in a bid to stop the blaze from spreading.
Tourists trapped by the rapid spread of flames have been evacuated from beaches on Chios. The fire has spread in Greece
09:29 KEY EVENT
The mayor of wesern Achaia said fires in the region were "out of control."
Grigoris Alexopoulos yesterday said some coastal areas were "irreparably damaged."
Greek authoroties warned conditions could become more challenging in the coming days.
09:25 Anders Anglesey
The fires in Greece have come amid scorching temperatures across Europe.
Red heat alerts have been issued in regions of Italy, Spain and Portugal with temperatures having hit 44C in Seville and Cordoba.
09:19 KEY EVENT
Several homes have been destroyed in Agalas village in Zakynthos.
Three separate fires have been seen burning near Koiliomeno, Keri and Lithakia, according to reports.
09:14 Anders Anglesey
Massive fires have been seen spreading across the countryside in Vounteni, on the outskirts of Patras.
The fires could be seen engulfing much of nearby hills as people fled. The fires have been seen spreading across the countryside. (Image: AP)
09:10 KEY EVENT
The largest fire was sparked near Flogeraika, in western Achaia, yesterday.
Officials then evacuated all nearby villages and settlements.
09:08 Anders Anglesey
Shocking pictures have shown the rapid spread of the fires in Greece.
The blaze was seen engulfing the countryside as people looked on in horror. The fires have been raging in Greece (Image: AP)
08:58 KEY EVENT
Greek authorities have evacuated tourists and locals following the spread of fires in Achaia, Chios, Kefalonia and Zante.
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