A wildfire broke out on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, in the Osiá Xénē area of Peraiá, a suburban municipality west of Thessaloniki. The fire ignited in an agricultural area and triggered an immediate response from the Hellenic Fire Service.
Rapid Response and Containment
Firefighters deployed strong resources to the scene, successfully limiting the blaze quickly. A total of 32 firefighters participated in the operation, supported by nine fire engines and one ground-based special operations team.
Public Alert and Monitoring
At 6:22 p.m., Greece’s emergency number 112 issued a public alert advising residents in the Osiá Xénē area to remain on standby and follow official instructions. Throughout the incident, the National Emergency Operations Centre (ESKEDIK) monitored developments continuously using drone footage equipped with both optical and thermal imaging.
Investigation Underway
So far, the fire has affected only farmland with scattered residential buildings. The area is currently classified at high fire risk (Level 3). An investigative team from Thessaloniki’s Arson Crimes Unit has been dispatched to determine the cause of the fire.