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Fire on Lemnos prompts evacuation of two villages as 59 residents rescued by sea

33 firefighters, six aircraft and a coast guard fleet are battling the Lemnos blaze, rated a high fire risk today, as an arson unit from Lesvos examines the cause and evacuation continues at Platy beach

Gas smell from closed petrol station in Piraeus; apartment buildings evacuated as a precaution

Authorities have been mobilised after reports of a possible gas leak at a fuel station on Omiridou Skylitsi Street in Piraeus. Traffic has been halted and the area has been cordoned off by the Fire Service and the Hellenic Police - the “Piraeus” station on Metro Line 1 (ISAP) has been temporarily closed, while services are operating only on the Faliro–Kifisia section

Large wildfire in Kalapodi, Fthiotida: 112 alert for evacuation of the settlement of Sfaka, forces being continuously reinforced

Strong winds are blowing in the area. A total of 110 firefighters with 25 vehicles have been mobilised, along with 4 teams of foot patrol units from the 4th EMODE, 9 aircraft, and 3 helicopters, one of which is coordinating operations. A large wildfire broke out earlier on Wednesday afternoon (1/7) in a rural and […]

Air leak on the International Space Station: Astronauts prepare for possible evacuation

The order was issued by NASA as efforts are underway to address the leak by the Russian crew working in that section of the station

Greek woman evacuated from Dubai over rising Middle East tensions

The first Greek national returns safely from Dubai as tensions continue within the wider area

Pre-war preparations in the Middle East: Which countries are asking their citizens to evacuate Iran

The situation in the Middle East is on a tightrope after Donald Trump's statements yesterday and while a meeting of Washington and Tehran delegations is scheduled to take place in Geneva on Thursday

Enipeas River overflows: 112 issues evacuation order for settlement near Farsala – Four areas on alert

Authorities in the Trikala Regional Unit are also on high alert, as the recent heavy rainfall has significantly increased the water levels of the area’s rivers

Fire in Chios: Civilians are being rescued from beaches

Under the coordination of the Joint Search & Rescue Coordination Center an operation is underway to rescue citizens trapped on the beaches of Limnia & Agia Markella

Dramatic scenes in Irakleia, Ilia: Village evacuated as fire threatens homes

Residents of the village were rushed away as the flames threatened their houses

Japan: Authorities called for evacuation of the island “hit” by the 5.5 magnitude tremors

Concern about high seismic activity with over 1,000 tremors in this region in less than two weeks

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