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245 European firefighters to be deployed in Greece for wildfire season

At the same time, two Greek teams of 21 firefighters from E.M.O.D.E. - In total, 777 firefighters from 14 countries are participating in this year’s pre-deployment program

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

Firefighting helicopter crashes into Lake Aoos in Metsovo – Pilots swim to shore after water-bombing operation in Grevena fire

A firefighting helicopter has crashed in Metsovo, leaving three people injured

Spata Wildfire recedes, traffic restored as firefighters remain on scene (upd)

The wildfire that broke out earlier on Monday in Spata, eastern Attica, is now reported to be under control and in decline, according to firefighting authorities

Sicily: Firefighters rescued 400 rare books from a building on the brink of a landslide, watch video

The landslide in the town of Niscemi began on January 25, when the ground started to give way, creating a fissure about five kilometers long

Eight students expelled from the Fire Service Academy – They did not appear for drug testing

The decision, published in the Government Gazette, concerns admitted candidates who did not meet their obligations regarding mandatory documentation

Fire now in Lavrio – 112 evacuation alert, Fire Department forces continuously reinforced

174 firefighters mobilized with 49 vehicles, 2 aircraft, and 5 helicopters – Traffic restrictions in the area

Fire in Filiates, Thesprotia – 4 aircraft deployed, 112 Alert message sent for readiness

28 firefighters with a team of hikers, 9 vehicles and 4 aircraft were mobilized to extinguish the fire.

The moment the firefighting helicopter made an emergency water landing in Elefsina – Watch the video

The helicopter was found at a depth of 15 meters and the spot was located thanks to a sonar that was lowered by a tugboat

Fire in Chortiatis of Thessaloniki – 7 aerial resources are operating

42 firefighters were also mobilized for the extinguishing, with a team of hikers, 14 vehicles and volunteer firefighters

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