Wildfires force evacuations on Greek island of Kefalonia

No Comment Video. Wildfires force evacuations on Greek island of Kefalonia Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 03/08/2026 - 8:16 GMT+2 Wildfires in Kefalonia and western Attica forced evacuations as strong winds hampered firefighting efforts and threatened homes and communities A wildfire on the Greek island of Kefalonia forced evacuations on Sunday, with flames burning dangerously close to homes as aircraft carried out water drops over the Ionian island. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In western Attica, near Athens, fire spread toward communities and an industrial district outside Megara, while violent gusts kept firefighting aircraft from collecting water at sea. Nearly 500 firefighters and 23 aircraft were deployed, but gale-force winds drove flames through dry forest, crippling the response. Authorities ordered evacuations in Kandili, Agia Skepi and Toutouli as smoke rose over the mountains, with crews especially concerned about the coastal town of Porto Germeno. Wildfires climate change Top stories Now playing Next Wildfires force evacuations on Greek island of Kefalonia Now playing Next Helicopters and firefighters fight fast-moving wildfire near Athens Now playing Next Rhine River hits record low as drought grips Germany Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 3rd, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Lula da Silva formally launches bid for Brazil's presidency Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 2nd, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next At least five dead and 41 missing in Indonesia ferry fire Now playing Next Italy temporarily reintroduces border controls with Spain Now playing Next Trump to cancel strikes on Iran as 'perimeters of a deal' agreed Now playing Next Ceuta situation returns to normal as death toll climbs to 67 Now playing Next Explosion in Moscow restaurant killed three and injured 21 Now playing Next Ceuta returns to normality 'with caution' Now playing Next What are giant lobsters doing in Pompeii? Ancient ruins meet pop art in Philip Colbert's biggest installation Now playing Next This Scottish startup saves wild fish by replacing them with Omega-3 algae fed on whisky waste Now playing Next Ceuta: more migrants leave but residents still in shock. Far-right leader visits Now playing Next Europe's wildfires update: two helicopters collide while battling fire in Greece ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Cosplayers perform and pose at ChinaJoy gaming festival No Comment Giant lifelike sculptures bring art closer to Chicago crowds No Comment Giant land art project urges UK PM Andy Burnham to restore aid No Comment Thousands of migrants storm Ceuta border from Morocco Food and Drink Delicious dumplings: The evolution of delicacies enjoyed all along the Silk Road to Spain Europe News 13 dead after Nazca Lines tourist flight crashes in Peru Iran Trump says he's cancelling strikes on Iran as 'perimeters of a deal' agreed Europe News Explosion in Moscow restaurant killed three and injured 21 Europe News Ceuta trying to regain calm and return to normality 'with caution' Europe News Hamburg celebrates Pride with increased security one week after deadly Berlin attack Europe News Wildfires in Europe: blazes continue to spread in France and Greece Europe News Situation in Ceuta 'almost entirely reversed' as death toll climbs to 67, Spain says ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv kill nine and injure more than 30 Sport FIFA bins controversial private investment plan after backlash Europe News Inside Ceuta: Residents face fear and uncertainty as migrant numbers soar; bread is scarce, shops are closed Europe News Italy temporarily reintroduces border controls with Spain Euronews investigates Volcanic land with cold doubts: Iceland decides on EU negotiations amidst hopes and fears Europe News Temu accused of obstructing EU inspection in Ireland Yemen Houthis vow 'full escalation' as Saudi Arabia launches Red Sea coalition World 'This is our wake-up call': EU crisis chief slams climate deniers after French fires ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT