A wildfire broke out on Monday afternoon, June 22, 2026, in Spata, a suburban municipality in Attica, Greece. The Hellenic Fire Service was alerted to the blaze along Spata Avenue, near commercial premises — with no immediate threat to residential areas.
Fire Intensifies Amid Strong Winds
According to official reports, strong winds have intensified the fire, which is currently consuming olive trees, dry grass, and low vegetation.
Large-Scale Response Underway
The Fire Service deployed a significant response: 45 firefighters, two teams of ground-based special operations units (1st EMOEDE), 13 fire engines, three water tankers (E/P), and two aerial firefighting units (A/F). Additional support came from local volunteer groups and municipal water tankers (OTAs).
The operation included four aerial assets — two fixed-wing aircraft and two helicopters — dispatched to assist ground crews in containing the blaze.