Greece issues red alert for wildfire risk in Attica, Evia, Crete, Cyclades

Greece's Civil Protection has declared a category-4 (very high) wildfire risk for Attica, Evia, Crete, Chios, Ikaria, and the Cyclades on September 5, 2026. The alert follows a pattern of heightened summer fire danger in the region, but the specific geographic scope and timing indicate an elevated threat. The situation is developing as conditions evolve.