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Greek Evacuates 300 Residents as Wildfires Threaten Halkidiki

8/14/2026

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On August 13 2026, Greek authorities evacuated over 300 residents from Halkidiki as wildfires threatened Siviri and Fourka.
Patrol craft, firefighting boats, local fishing vessels, nine aircraft and seven helicopters were deployed.
150 firefighters and 15 small boats fought a 3-km, 30-m-high flame wall, injuring one firefighter and hospitalizing two.
Authorities issued a level-five fire alert and forecast winds of up to 100 kph on August 14 2026.

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Story summary

On August 13 2026, Greek authorities evacuated over 300 residents from Halkidiki as wildfires threatened Siviri and Fourka.
Patrol craft, firefighting boats, local fishing vessels, nine aircraft and seven helicopters were deployed.
150 firefighters and 15 small boats fought a 3-km, 30-m-high flame wall, injuring one firefighter and hospitalizing two.
Authorities issued a level-five fire alert and forecast winds of up to 100 kph on August 14 2026.