A fire broke out in Kalochori, a coastal suburb of Thessaloniki, at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The blaze started in the yard of a local business near the shoreline.
Emergency Alert Issued
The national emergency number 112 sent an alert to residents advising them to remain indoors and close all windows and doors. The message read: “Wildfire in the Kalochori area of the Thessaloniki Regional Unit. Smoke is drifting toward your area. Please stay indoors, close doors and windows, and follow instructions from authorities.”
Response Underway
Twenty-three firefighters are on site, supported by nine fire engines. An aerial firefighting helicopter has also been deployed. Additional support includes a municipal machine from the Delta Municipality and water tankers from the Central Macedonia Region.
The fire initially ignited among waste materials, dry grass, wooden pallets, and plastic items stored in the business’s outdoor area. It has since spread into the interior of the facility.
Monitoring and Investigation
Throughout the incident, the National Crisis Management and Disaster Response Coordination Centre (ESKEDIK) has been monitoring the situation in real time using drone footage equipped with both visual and thermal imaging cameras.
The Thessaloniki Arson Investigation Team has been dispatched to the site to determine the cause of the fire.