Greece has registered 64 wildfires over the last 48 hours, signaling the official start of the country’s summer fire season, according to the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). While emergency services are actively combating the blazes, officials report that no residential settlements are currently under threat.
Early Season Fire Trends
The sudden surge in activity follows a period where more than 50 fires had already been recorded since the start of the season, according to reports from BTA. The recent spike to 64 fires in a two-day window indicates a rapid escalation in fire activity as summer temperatures rise.
Local media reports from Dnes.bg describe the current situation as an “invisible threat” looming over the country for the duration of the summer months, highlighting the persistent risk posed by dry conditions and volatile weather.
Emergency Response in Southern Greece
Firefighting efforts have intensified in the southern region of the country. According to Bgonair, a fire broke out in a pine forest in Southern Greece, prompting a coordinated response from both ground crews and aerial assets.
The operation involved a combination of air and land-based firefighting tactics to contain the blaze within the forested area and prevent it from spreading toward inhabited zones.
