Vassilis Vathrakogiannis
United StatesfirefighterMale5.1Global Dominance: 0.02%Vassilis Vathrakogiannis is a spokesperson for the Greek fire department, actively involved in firefighting efforts during wildfires. Recently, he provided updates on the challenges faced by firefighters battling a significant blaze in Crete, emphasizing the difficulties posed by strong winds and dry conditions.
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4 American tourists killed in Athens explosion near AcropolisUnited States· 2026-09-27
Vassilis Vathrakogiannis, a spokesperson for the Greek fire service, reported that the bodies of the six victims were found while firefighters were clearing debris.
Video Bilanț după explozia din centrul Atenei: Șase oameni au murit sub dărâmături, printre care patru turiști americani
Romania· 2026-09-27The fire department’s director of communications, Vassilis Vathrakogiannis, said the pilots were taken unconscious to hospital.
Two helicopters collide outside Athens as Greece battles to control wildfires | Greece
United Kingdom· 2026-08-02
Vassilis Vathrakogiannis, a spokesperson for the firefighters, reported that the situation in Patras has improved significantly due to their efforts.
Portugal, Grèce, Albanie, Espagne : l’Europe du Sud en proie aux incendies et à la canicule
France· 2025-08-14
Vassilis Vathrakogiannis is the spokesperson for the fire department in Greece.
Grécki hasiči získavajú prevahu nad požiarom pri Patrase, bojujú aj na ďalších miestach
Slovakia· 2025-08-14Vathrakogiannis is a spokesperson for the firefighters who provided updates during the wildfire crisis in Greece.
Incêndios obrigam a evacuar área com 7700 habitantes na Grécia | Incêndios
Portugal· 2025-08-14
Vassilis Vathrakogiannis is the spokesperson for the firefighters who provided updates on the situation during a televised press conference.
Incendiile de vegetație au distrus sate din Grecia pentru a doua zi, mii de oameni au fost evacuați – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-08-13Vassilis Vathrakogiannis is a spokesperson for the fire department in Greece.
Fimm stórir eldar eru enn óviðráðanlegir á Spáni
Iceland· 2025-08-13Vassilis Vathrakogiannis is a spokesperson for the fire department who reported on the wildfire incident.
Pri Aténach sa rozhorel rozsiahly požiar. Hlásia obeť aj evakuáciuSlovakia· 2025-08-08
Vassilis Vathrakogiannis is a spokesperson for the fire department in Greece.
Waldbrände in Südeuropa: Menschen fliehen vor den Flammen
Luxembourg· 2025-07-28The spokesperson for the firefighters, Vassilis Vathrakogiannis, warned that Sunday 'presents a difficult situation, with a risk of fire across almost the entire territory'.
Grecia libra una "batalla titánica" contra los incendios
Bolivia· 2025-07-28
Vassilis Vathrakogiannis warned that the fire risk remained 'very high across almost the entire territory'.
Grèce: deuxième jour de lutte contre des incendies "titanesques"
Monaco· 2025-07-27
Vassilis Vathrakogiannis is a spokesperson for the fire department in Greece.
Waldbrände in Südeuropa: Menschen fliehen vor den FlammenLuxembourg· 2025-07-27Vassilis Vathrakogiannis is the fire brigade spokesperson who reported on the wildfire situation in Greece.
Greece enlists help from European allies to tackle raging wildfires | GreeceUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-27
Vassilis Vathrakogiannis warned that the hardest part of the firefighting efforts is still ahead.
Kreeka palus Euroopa Liidult abi võitlemiseks maastikupõlengutega
Estonia· 2025-07-27Vathrakogiannis stated that there have been 52 wildfires in the country in the last 24 hours.
Maastopalot riehuvat Kreikassa, Turkissa uusi lämpöennätys: 50,5 astetta
Finland· 2025-07-26
Vassilis Vathrakogiannis is the spokesperson for the firefighting team battling the wildfires in Crete.
Un incendio forestal en la isla griega de Creta obliga a evacuar a más de 1.000 personas | Internacional
Spain· 2025-07-03
