A wildfire broke out at noon on Thursday, 23 July 2026, in Chalkidiki, northern Greece. The blaze ignited in low vegetation near Galatista — a village in the Chalkidiki peninsula — prompting an immediate response from the Hellenic Fire Service.
Emergency Response Underway
To tackle the fire, authorities deployed 32 firefighters, including a foot patrol unit from the 2nd Emergency Response Unit (2nd EMODE), eight fire engines, four aircraft, and one helicopter.
The Hellenic Fire Service confirmed the operation via its official X (formerly Twitter) account, noting the fire was confined to low-lying vegetation and providing real-time updates on personnel and equipment mobilized.
No Threat to Homes Reported So Far
As of the latest update, there is no information indicating that residential properties are under threat. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.