Overview
- Two fires that ignited near the popular beaches of Peristeria and Selenia on Sunday killed at least two people and led to maritime evacuations that brought 593 people to safety, the Greek coast guard reported.
- Fire crews deployed roughly 150–200 personnel plus multiple water-bombing aircraft and helicopters to fight the blazes while strong winds raised the risk that the two fires could merge, officials said.
- Local authorities reported dozens of damaged homes, businesses and vehicles, widespread power and water outages, and municipal sheltering and Red Cross relief for evacuees on Salamis.
- The identities of the recovered charred bodies are disputed in reports, with some local accounts naming an elderly couple and other outlets saying the victims remain unidentified.
- Salamis is one focal point in a national surge of fires that EFFIS says has burned about 30,797 hectares this year, a figure that highlights growing strain on Greece’s emergency services during peak wildfire season.