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Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations in Athens

Thursday, 25 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Wildfires are threatening the Athens area in Greece, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. The fires are burning in the region surrounding the capital, prompting emergency responses from firefighting services. While this event is taking place near Athens and not in Crete, travelers transiting through Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) should check their flight status before departing, as smoke and emergency operations can occasionally affect airport operations. Visitors already in Crete are not directly impacted. Those with connecting flights through Athens are advised to monitor airline communications and allow extra time. Greek authorities are managing the situation actively. For real-time updates, check your airline app or the Greek Civil Protection agency website before travel.

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