A wildfire broke out in Argirovrysi, a village in the Larissa regional unit of central Greece, at around 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. The blaze started in low vegetation near a photovoltaic park and quickly spread into nearby forested land.
Response Efforts Underway
To tackle the fire, 52 firefighters are deployed on the ground — including three徒步 (foot) units from the 10th Regional Fire Service Directorate (EMODE) — supported by 11 vehicles. Aerial operations involve three firefighting aircraft and one helicopter conducting water drops. Additional support comes from water tankers operated by the Thessaly Regional Authority.
Initial Response and Current Status
Initial response included 30 firefighters, one foot unit from the 10th EMODE, and 10 vehicles. At this stage, no homes or critical infrastructure are under threat.
Investigation Launched
The Larissa Arson Investigation Unit has been dispatched to the site to determine the cause of the fire.