Greece issues code red wildfire alert for Ionian islands

Published on

26/08/2026 - 11:57 GMT+2

The Ionian Islands region was placed under a Code Red alert on Wednesday, as a very high risk of wildfires (Category 4) is forecast. The decision was taken by the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.

Under the alert, the National Civil Protection Mechanism is fully activated, deploying the necessary personnel, equipment and resources required to prepare for imminent threat, respond to emergencies and manage the consequences of any destructive event.

Short-term recovery, relief and support measures are also activated to help mitigate the impact of the disaster.