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Keratea Blaze Brought Under Control While Greece Battles Wind-Fueled Wildfires

Sustained gale-force winds are forecast to hamper firefighting efforts in Greece.

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The fire erupted in the rural region of Keratea, some 43 kilometres (27 miles) southeast of Athens
Beachside diners were greeted with the spectacle of water bombers skimming the water to refill and return to the raging fires
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Overview

  • Fire crews have contained the Keratea fire but continue to tackle smoldering pockets with over 200 firefighters supported by 11 water bombers and seven helicopters.
  • Authorities maintain evacuation orders for several Keratea villages and have conducted door-to-door checks to clear at-risk homes.
  • Blazes near Ancient Olympia and on Kefalonia have eased but remain under surveillance as high gusts delay ferry operations from Athens ports.
  • The confirmed death toll stands at three, including an elderly man found in Keratea and two Vietnamese tourists who drowned off Milos in rough seas.
  • Record drought and rising Mediterranean temperatures are intensifying wildfire threats and prompting calls for enhanced monitoring and cross-border firefighting support.