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Major wildfire breaks out in Oinoi, Mandra Municipality: 112 Emergency Alert issued as 144 firefighters & 12 aircraft battle blaze

The fire broke out in farmland and woodland at the Sfaka area – "Remain on standby," the emergency alert sent to residents' mobile phones states

40 agricultural and forest fires reported across Greece in 24 hours, says Fire Service

Local investigative offices, as well as units of the Directorate for Combating Arson Crimes (DAEE), are investigating the causes of the fires

Fire breaks out at Hotel in Omonia, guests being rescued

A major firefighting operation is underway, with a hydraulic platform and ladder truck deployed to evacuate people from the building

Fire now in Parnitha: Strong firefighting forces and 4 aircraft in operation – Watch video

The fire has broken out in an area below the casino – 95 firefighters with 22 vehicles are operating – The road is closed from the level of the cable car

Kefalogiannis: 1,070 new hires in the Fire Service next year, 18,000 active personnel this year

He reminded that "this year we operated with the highest number of firefighters in history, whether permanent or seasonal—18,000 personnel."

Kefalogiannis: New bill to include positive measures for firefighters – This year we will have twice as many drones as last year

We will have a total of 18,000 firefighters compared to 14,000 in 2019, said the Minister for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection

Paris apartment fire: French capital “in mourning” after 10 killed in blaze (video-photos)

The Fire Service spokesperson says that the death toll could rise as authorities inspect the site