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121. Deadly mega-fires bring new challenge to Europe

The European Union describes wildfires as “a serious and increasing threat” across the continent....

122. Officials say Akamas fires were malicious

A forest fire in Lara on the western coast appears to be the result of arson after forestry officials discovered black coal in four different locations...

123. Dog shelter says Paphos fire was arson

New horrific details have emerged after a fire was averted outside Akamas, with a Paphos dog shelter saying a hateful act was behind an arson attack that threatened the wellbeing of about a hundred canines under their protection...

124. Blaze stopped before reaching Akamas

The origin of a fire that broke out in Neo Chorio in Paphos has been traced back to a location outside a residential yard at a local village, just outside Akamas national park...

125. Fire lookouts following Paphos wildfire

A wildfire that broke out Friday morning in remote areas in Paphos is believed to be a malicious act, with forestry officials calling for aerial support as part of an “offensive tactic” to contain the fire...

126. Cyprus helps fight Israel fires

Two planes are set to depart for Israel on Friday to join fire fighters who are battling numerous raging fires in a declared emergency...

127. Large fire burning in northwestern Peloponnese

Fifty firemen with 20 vehicles were fighting a large blaze that started in a forested area of western Achaia on Tuesday afternoon, state-run news agency ANA-MPA reported....

128. Knife pulled in firewood rights dispute

A man is under arrest for injuring another man with a knife during a dispute over the rights to firewood in an open field in Limassol...

129. Akamas wildfire contained

A wildfire that broke out Wednesday morning near Akamas forest has been contained, but officials said it could have been a lot worse...

130. At least 42 fatalities tallied in California's deadliest wildfire ever

131. Possible suspect questioned in Lofou wildfire

A fire that broke out Saturday and was contained Sunday could be the work of an arsonist, according to officials who are reportedly questioning a person of interest...

132. Controversy following fatal Paphos accident

The temporary closure of a tarnished road stretch in Paphos, where a Russian couple was killed over the weekend, caused controversy among some groups who say the measure was excessive...

133. Vendetta behind Macheras fire

A 48-year-old man was arrested on Thursday in connection with a wildfire in Macheras, where authorities say the burning down of 70 hectares of forest was the result of arson...

134. Macheras forest fire under control

135. Campers injured by falling tree doing fine

Police are investigating an incident where a tall tree fell on unsuspecting campers in Kato Pyrgos, prompting an evacuation while three people injured were later said to be doing fine...

136. Demolitions of illegal homes to begin in mid-September

Demolitions of homes that were destroyed in last month’s wildfires are to continue next week while work to knock down properties that have been illegally built on forestland or coastlines is expected to start in the middle of September. ...

137. Report links Tilliria fires to rejected candidates

Local reports are drawing links between Tilliria fires and disgruntled candidates who were rejected as retained fire fighters by the Forestry department...

138. Mal intent behind Tilliria blaze

Officials believe a fire that broke out in Tilliria Wednesday evening was most likely the result of a malicious act, where 30 hectares of pine tree forest were burned down...

139. Woman whose family perished in Greek fire files lawsuit

A woman whose family perished in a deadly Greek forest fire has filed a criminal lawsuit against seven officials, including Greece's interior minister, asserting they share the blame for the blaze that killed dozens....

140. Death toll from Greek forest fire rises to 93, victims named

Greek authorities have released the names of those who died in the country's deadliest forest fire in decades, a list that includes several families. ...

141. Experts warn of pollution in areas hit by Attica wildfires

As a judicial investigation into last month’s catastrophic wildfires in parts of Attica gathers pace, experts have warned of toxic pollution in the areas affected by the blazes....

142. Forestry Department speaks out on campsite fires

The Forestry Department says it has been taking steps to ensure the safety of camping sites and their surrounding areas, following an evacuation at Polis campground due to a suspicious fire...

143. Strategy in Attica fire fight was deficien

As finger-pointing and recriminations continue over who or what was to blame for last month’s disastrous wildfires in Attica, Kathimerini has learned that serious operational problems and bad communication hampered efforts to douse the blazes....

144. Vacationers evacuate Polis campsite due to fire

The Polis campground was evacuated Sunday after midnight due to a fire raging in nearby reed beds, with initial signs pointing to arson...

145. Firefighters dispatched to douse blaze on Rhodes

Firefighters on Thursday were dispatched to douse a blaze that broke out on forestland near the village of Salakos in western Rhodes....

146. Identified wildfire victims reach 76, eight remain missing

Seventy six victims of the wildfire that gutted a coastal town in east Attica killing at least 91 people and injuring scores have been identified, the police’s criminal investigation division said on Wednesday in its latest briefing....

147. Government muddying waters over who is responsible for deadly fires

In the aftermath of what was the worst fire in Greece’s modern history, the government is coming under increasing criticism for failing to provide clear-cut information on the number of missing and for allegedly trying to muddy the waters over who is responsible....

148. Officials step up efforts against fires

Cypriot and European authorities are on the lookout for new wildfire threats, as two local fires on Saturday, one in the northwest and one in the southeast, were caused by human action...

149. Cypriot crews in Greek fires on their way back

Cypriot first responders who rushed to help in the Greek wildfires are getting ready to come back, after what has been undoubtedly a horrifying challenge for even experienced professionals...

150. Death toll from deadly Attica fires rises to 85

The death toll from the deadly blaze that ravaged the coastal town of Mati in east Attica on Monday rose to 85 on Thursday, after a 73-year-old man who was in intensive care in Athens' Evangelismos hospital died and two more bodies were discovered by rescue crews....