A wildfire broke out on the afternoon of Tuesday, 30 June 2026, in the Kyra Vrysi area near the Corinth Canal. Kyra Vrysi is a rural locality situated close to the historic Isthmus of Corinth, a narrow land bridge connecting the Peloponnese peninsula with mainland Greece.
Strong firefighting forces are rushing to the scene as flames spread in the vicinity of the canal. Authorities have not yet released details on evacuations, property damage, or cause of the fire.