Greece has been facing a persistent very high to extreme wildfire risk across multiple regions since late June 2025, driven by a combination of intense heatwaves and strong winds. The risk levels have frequently been classified as 'very high' or 'extreme' (category 4) by authorities, prompting states of alert in key areas including Attica, Crete, Evia, Peloponnese, the North Aegean, Cyclades, Laconia, Kythera, Viotia, Fthiotida, Corinth, Magnesia, Thessaly, Sterea, and Western Greece. Authorities have implemented preventive measures such as prohibitions on forest access and increased surveillance, including drone monitoring. The situation has been exacerbated by temperatures reaching up to 39 degrees Celsius, combined with periods of calm winds that intensify the heat's effect. Throughout this period, numerous wildfires have been recorded, with 47 agricultural and forest fires reported in a 24-hour span in early July. Forecasts indicate that the extreme wildfire risk will continue into August and September, particularly in Attica (including Athens), Peloponnese, Crete, and the southern Aegean, as July's heat and dryness have worsened fire danger. Authorities have urged vigilance as the peak fire season progresses.