A wildfire broke out outside the village of Agios Athanasios in Thessaloniki on Sunday afternoon, July 12, 2026. According to the Hellenic Fire Service, the fire is burning low vegetation, dry grass, and waste material near the village and, as of now, does not threaten any homes.
Emergency Response Underway
Firefighting forces were deployed immediately — both on the ground and in the air. The operation involved 35 firefighters, including a徒步 (foot) unit from the 2nd Mobile Unit of the Fire Service (2nd EMODE), along with 10 vehicles. Two helicopters were also mobilized for aerial support.
Water tankers from the Thessaloniki municipality assisted in the effort. Throughout the incident, the National Emergency Operations Center (ESKEDIK) monitored the situation continuously using drone footage equipped with both optical and thermal imaging cameras.
Public Alert Issued
An alert was issued at 6:02 p.m. via Greece’s national emergency number 112, informing residents in the wider area about the fire.
Investigation Launched
A team from the Thessaloniki Division of the Arson Investigation Directorate has been dispatched to the site to determine the cause of the blaze.