Overview

• Greek authorities have requested six water-bombing aircraft under the EU’s RescEU mechanism to reinforce firefighting operations.
• More than 5,000 people have been evacuated from suburbs north of Athens as flames encroach on residential areas.
• Six firefighters on the island of Euboea have been hospitalized with burns and respiratory issues following prolonged fire-suppression efforts.
• Turkish officials report 13 fatalities, including ten firefighters, and the relocation of over 50,000 residents from affected provinces.
• Sustained temperatures above 45°C, prolonged drought and strong winds continue to fuel the risk of new fire outbreaks across the region.