Western Attica hardest hit by fires: 112 buildings deemed 'red'

Greek authorities have conducted over 500 building re-inspections in areas impacted by recent fires and floods, with a significant portion of structures found to be severely damaged. The General Directorate for the Restoration of Victims of Natural Disasters (GDARFEK) has completed 527 re-inspections between early and August 20, 2026.

Of these, 191 buildings were classified as 'green' (safe), 178 as 'yellow' (requiring repairs), and 158 as 'red' (severely damaged or unsafe). The most heavily affected region is Western Attica, following a devastating fire on July 31. In the municipalities of Mandra-Eidyllia and Megara, where 304 re-inspections were carried out, the situation is described as "particularly difficult," with 112 buildings marked 'red'.

Engineers from GDARFEK are also working in other regions. In Rethymno, Crete, 70 re-inspections were completed following a July 29 fire, with 25 buildings classified as 'red' and 14 as 'yellow'. On Salamina island, a fire on August 16 led to 22 re-inspections, resulting in 5 'red' and 10 'yellow' classifications.

Further inspections in Achaia, Fokida, Boeotia, and Argolis revealed varying degrees of damage. In Fokida, 6 out of 17 inspected buildings were 'red'. In Boeotia, 7 out of 14 were 'red', and in Argolis, 2 out of 14 were 'red'. In Chalkidiki, 7 out of 9 inspected buildings were 'yellow'.

In Laconia, 58 re-inspections were conducted after floods on August 15. The situation there is described as better, with 43 buildings deemed habitable and only one classified as demolition-worthy or dangerous.