The fire on Rhodes Island continues
In the news reflected in the media, it was stated that the fires in the Attiki region, Lutraki and Sparti, including the capital Athens, were under control and fire brigades were ready for new fires in these regions.
In the news, it was stated that the fire on Rhodes Island continued to spread uncontrollably and three villages were evacuated as a precaution.
Warning of "high risk of fires across the country"
Defence Minister Nikos Dendias announced on Twitter that the armed forces are also supporting the firefighting efforts across the country.
According to the Radio and Television Corporation ERT, the Greek Fire Brigade cancelled all personnel leaves until further notice, citing the high risk of forest fires across the country.
In the news, it was announced that teams from Poland, Slovakia and Romania, to which Greece requested assistance, have started to arrive, and two firefighting aircraft will be sent from Israel.
Authorities warned that "there is a high risk of fires across the country" as the heat wave will start to take effect from today.
