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New wildfires have broken out in Greece, specifically in low vegetation areas near Oreokastro in Thessaloniki and in Vasilika, Fthiotida. Multiple aerial firefighting assets have been deployed to combat the blazes.
Mount Lycabettus in Athens and several forests in Thessaloniki, including Seich Sou, Oreokastro, Thermi, and Panorama, are being closed due to a very high risk of wildfires.
Greece is battling 45 agricultural and forest fires within a 24-hour period, with new blazes reported in Neochorouda, Oreokastro, and Gytheio in Laconia. Residents in affected areas have received emergency alerts as authorities warn of continued high risk.
A wildfire in Oreokastro, Greece, dramatically highlighted gaps in prevention, protection, and public information, according to a report.
The Hellenic Scientific Association of Wind Energy (ELETAEN) has dismissed as "fake news" claims attempting to link wildfires with wind turbines. The statement was made in response to reports concerning a fire in Oreokastro.
Drone photographs show the extent of the damage caused by a fire in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, which was brought under control after several hours by a large mobilization of firefighting forces.
Kostas Katsafados, Deputy Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, is in Thessaloniki today to address the fire in Oreokastro, where he will hold a meeting with local mayors.
Wildfires are devastating forests across Portugal, Spain, France, and Greece as Europe experiences another heatwave, with authorities warning of toxic smoke and evacuations in affected areas.
An emergency meeting was held at the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, initiated by Deputy Minister Kostas Katsafados, to activate the framework for recording and restoring damages from the Oreokastro wildfire.
Following a major fire in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki is experiencing significant air pollution from smoke, dioxins, and benzene, raising health concerns for residents. Legal action has been initiated against a 76-year-old in connection with the incident.
A dramatic night unfolded in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, as wildfires forced the evacuation of Filothei and Anthoupoli, with homes and factories burning and explosions reported. The army has joined firefighting efforts, and four firefighters were hospitalized.
A video has emerged showing a cigarette discarded by a driver as the likely cause of a fatal fire in Oreokastro, which resulted in two deaths. The footage captures the exact moment the blaze ignited.
A wildfire near Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, has resulted in at least two deaths and is threatening homes, prompting evacuations in areas like Liti. Firefighters are struggling to contain the blaze, which has triggered multiple emergency alerts.
A body has been discovered in the burned forest area of Derveni, Oreokastro, as an uncontrolled wildfire continues to rage. Firefighting forces have been reinforced, and an emergency alert was issued.
A 14-year-old was arrested in Thessaloniki for property damage after being caught doing graffiti with others on a square wall in Oreokastro. The arrest was announced by the police.
A professor from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki has warned about the toxic dangers posed by smoke and gases released from a fire at a recycling unit in Neochorouda, Oreokastro.
The authorities in Thessaloniki are on alert due to the disappearance of a 14-year-old from a reception center for unaccompanied minors in the Oreokastro area. According to "The Smile of the Child", the minor...
A 51-year-old local caused the fire that broke out this morning in Derveni Oreokastro, during agricultural work using a cultivator, according to investigative reports...
Greek authorities have launched a search for Abdul Wahab Kadri, a 14-year-old Afghan boy who disappeared from an unaccompanied minors' shelter in the Oreokastros area of Thessaloniki. The organization 'The Child's Smile' reported his departure.
Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou visited Thessaloniki and stated that there are no plans for wind turbines in Oreokastro, addressing and refuting conspiracy theories on the matter.
A delegation from the PASOK-Movement for Change party in Thessaloniki conducted an on-site inspection of the areas in Oreokastro affected by last Saturday's fire, where party officials were briefed at the City Hall.
Five million euros from the state budget will be allocated to the Central Macedonia Region and the municipalities of Oreokastro and Pavlos Melas Thessaloniki to repair damages and provide initial aid to those affected by a recent fire.
The municipalities of Oreokastro and Pavlos Melas in Thessaloniki, Greece, have been declared in a state of emergency following a significant fire in the area.
A large fire at a recycling factory in Oreokastro, Greece, continues for a third day, with firefighters working to contain it and limit toxic fumes. Despite efforts to delineate the fire, active hotspots remain due to the massive amounts of recyclable material, raising concerns.
Socrates Famellos, president of SYRIZA-PS, visited the fire-stricken areas of Oreokastro and Filothei in Western Thessaloniki to be briefed on the fire's progress and advocate for stronger fire services and local government.
Professor Demosthenes Sarigiannis of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki issued a warning about the serious health risks from inhaling toxic smoke from a fire at a recycling plant in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, advising people to minimize exposure.
A 76-year-old man arrested in connection with a large fire in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, has been released after appearing before the public prosecutor, who ordered a preliminary investigation.
Authorities in Greece and Portugal have issued high fire risk warnings, leading to the closure of forest areas and traffic bans. In Greece, circulation has been prohibited in forested regions including Halkidiki, Seich Sou, Oreokastro, Panorama, and Thermi, while Lisbon has closed 13 forest spaces due to the elevated risk.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances of a wildfire tragedy in Oreokastro, Greece, where a second body, believed to be that of a 12-year-old son, awaits identification after the family home was destroyed. The mother, 40, remains hospitalized with severe burns.
Authorities are searching for a 12-year-old boy reported missing after a fire in Derveni, Oreokastro, Greece, where his father was found dead and his mother suffered burns.
A fire erupted in a rural area of Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, prompting a large-scale mobilization of the Fire Department, including the deployment of a helicopter.
Police officers successfully rescued a mother and her three minor children from a house fire in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki. The quick response of the authorities prevented further harm to the family.
A bear has been sighted roaming in the rural area of Oreokastro, Greece.
Two 15-year-old Afghan boys, Abbas Gulistani and Omid Nabizada, have gone missing from a facility for unaccompanied minors in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki.
A fire in the Derveni area of Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, has been contained following a major mobilization of firefighting forces, including two helicopters. The incident prompted significant efforts to bring the blaze under control.
The charred remains of a 30-year-old man were discovered in Oreokastro after a car fire on a side road of the Egnatia Motorway. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A 24-hour traffic ban for pedestrians and vehicles will be enforced in forest areas of the Thessaloniki Metropolitan Unit, including Seih Sou and parts of Oreokastro, Thermi, and Panorama, starting tomorrow due to a high risk of forest fires.
A toxic cloud resulting from a fire in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, has spread, leading experts to issue a health warning and advise vulnerable groups to wear masks.
A 53-year-old woman died after suffering a heart attack when she saw flames from a fire in Liti, Oreokastro, approaching her home. Despite efforts by doctors at a Thessaloniki hospital, she succumbed.
Emergency services have issued an evacuation alert for Ierapetra, Lasithi, due to a new wildfire in Voulismeno Aloni, threatening agricultural areas and scattered homes. Firefighting efforts are also ongoing in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki.
PASOK Thessaloniki expressed solidarity with citizens affected by a fire in Oreokastro, emphasizing that civil protection should not be limited to crisis management.
Maria Karystianou's 'Hope for Democracy' movement has raised questions regarding the extensive damage caused by a large fire in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, which affected the natural environment, properties, and businesses.
A dense cloud of smoke from a fire in Oreokastro has spread over Thessaloniki, with authorities monitoring its movement across other regions.
A 76-year-old man has been detained as a suspect in connection with the large wildfire that broke out in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki. Authorities are investigating his involvement in the cause of the blaze.
New developments in the investigation of the fatal fire in Lití, Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, suggest that a lit cigarette thrown by a driver may have caused the blaze. Fire services are examining video evidence.
A family tragedy in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, continues to unfold as authorities await official identification of a second body found in a burned house, with fears it belongs to a missing 12-year-old boy. His father was found dead and his mother suffered burns.
An investigation is underway in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, Greece, after a 66-year-old man was found dead in a forest fire. His 12-year-old son is under investigation, and his wife is hospitalized with burns.
Police in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, arrested three men and one woman for drug trafficking. Cocaine and cannabis were seized during the operation.
Three young individuals were arrested in Oreokastro, Greece, after being caught by police vandalizing decommissioned OASTH buses. The buses were slated for scrap and awaiting disposal.
Residents and the municipality of Oreokastro, Greece, are reacting strongly and pursuing legal action against new quarries planned for a historic mountainous area, citing environmental concerns.