Multiple wildfires are currently ravaging Greece as temperatures have exceeded 45 degrees Celsius due to a weeklong heatwave. Significant fires are reported in the Peloponnese, Evia, and Kythera regions, with authorities prompting evacuations in vulnerable areas like Drosopigi. Firefighters face extreme conditions, exacerbated by winds ranging from 30 to 50 km/h. A Category 5 alert is in effect across several areas to address the heightened risk. The fires have resulted in injuries among firefighters and the destruction of firefighting equipment, highlighting urgent challenges in battling these blazes.
Greek emergency services are battling numerous wildfires as a weeklong heatwave peaked with temperatures surpassing 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit).
Authorities warned of an extreme risk of wildfires, placing several regions under a red Category 5 alert due to hot and dry conditions.
The warmest temperature recorded on Friday was 45.8C (114.5F) in the Peloponnese region of Messinia. A heatwave in Greece that began last Monday was expected to last until this Monday.
About 100 firefighters were battling the blaze near Drosopigi with 36 vehicles, two aeroplanes and three helicopters.
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