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Greece lists Attica, Evia and Chios at Wildfire Risk Level 4 on August 4, 2026. Check Athens travel, 112 alerts, flights, hotels and cancellation decisions. Article If you are travelling in Greece on August 4, 2026, do not assume that the entire country is evacuating or that all of Athens is closed. Greece’s official forecast places Attica, Evia and Chios at Wildfire Risk Level 4 , meaning a very high risk of fire. A major wildfire northwest of Athens entered a fourth day amid strong and unpredictable winds. Evacuations took place in affected areas roughly 40 kilometres northwest of the capital. The right decision depends on your exact destination, route, flight and accommodation—not the country name in a headline. Quick facts Item Status as of August 4, 2026 Official risk level Level 4 — very high Areas in the forecast Attica, Evia and Chios Emergency number 112 Fire service 199 Best action Check your exact booking area and follow local alerts Does Level 4 mean Greece is closed? No. A...