Agios Vasileios
- 2d ago
Wildfire encircles seaside Greek village, forcing mass evacuations by boat as officials are trapped
A large wildfire swept through Viotia, Greece, on 31 July, trapping residents, tourists and even the regional governor on the coast. Coast Guard and fire service vessels evacuated at least 254 people from Agios Vasileios and another 12 from Porto Germeno by early Saturday.
- Jun 28
Forest fires ignite in Agios Vasileios and Petra, Boeotia, drawing large firefighting response
Two forest fires ignited in Boeotia, Greece on Saturday, 27 June 2026, with the largest in Agios Vasileios near Thebes and a second in Petra, prompting a 112 emergency alert and a response involving over 70 firefighters and multiple aircraft.
