Wildfire Warnings in Greece
Wildfire Warnings for Greece (Southern Europe) come from Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS), General Secretariat for Civil Protection, Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization (OASP). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Athens.
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At a glance
- countryGreece · Europe
- reference cityAthens (37.98, 23.73)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profilewildfire, heat, earthquake, flood, storm, drought
What counts as a wildfire warnings
Wildfire warnings combine a fire danger rating with active fire alerts and evacuation orders. Fire weather depends on temperature, humidity, wind and the state of vegetation, so a red flag or catastrophic rating can be issued before any fire exists. Evacuation levels and "leave now" orders come from the fire or civil protection authority, not from the weather service.
Who issues wildfire warnings in Greece
- meteoHellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS)
- civilGeneral Secretariat for Civil Protection
- seismicEarthquake Planning and Protection Organization (OASP)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Greece
- Report smoke immediately and leave early rather than late.
- Keep a go-bag with documents, medication, water and a radio.
- Close windows and vents; smoke is often the first health hazard.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Greece: NASA EONET, Copernicus EFFIS, national fire services, national meteorological services. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues wildfire warnings in Greece?
Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS), General Secretariat for Civil Protection, Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization (OASP). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Greece?
The primary emergency number is 112. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live wildfire warnings for Greece?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Athens from NASA EONET, Copernicus EFFIS, national fire services, national meteorological services. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Greece
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- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Drought Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Earthquake Alerts
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.