A major wildfire broke out on the afternoon of Tuesday, 30 June 2026, in the Mariolata area of Phocis, triggering a large-scale response by the Hellenic Fire Service. According to LamiaReport, in addition to strong local forces from across Phocis, firefighters from Fthiotida have also been dispatched to assist.
Aircraft and ground units mobilized
Orders were issued for Canadair CL-415 aircraft—commonly referred to as ‘Pezetel’—stationed at Lamia Airport to join the operation. The fire is burning in an agricultural-forestry zone near Mariolata, within the municipality of Delphi.
According to an official tweet by the Hellenic Fire Service, 48 firefighters have been deployed, including two infantry teams from the 4th Emergency Response Unit (EMODE), 15 vehicles, two aircraft, and one helicopter. Support has also been provided by municipal heavy machinery and water tankers from local authorities.
Water tankers operated by the Delphi municipality were also mobilized to assist in containment efforts.