A wildfire broke out in an agricultural-forestry area in the Latas region of the municipality of Kymi–Aliveri on the island of Evia, central Greece, on Tuesday afternoon, July 14, 2026.
Emergency Alert Sent to Local Residents
The national emergency number 112 issued an alert to residents of Aliveri, advising them to remain on standby. The message read: “Forest fire in the Latas area of Aliveri, within the Regional Unit of Evia. Remain on standby and follow instructions from the authorities.” The alert was also shared via social media by the official @112Greece account.
Large-Scale Response Underway
According to the Hellenic Fire Service, 45 firefighters were deployed, including a foot patrol unit from the 20th Mobile Firefighting Detachment (EMODE). The operation involved 13 fire engines, five aircraft, and one helicopter conducting water-dropping missions. Additional support came from municipal water tankers provided by local authorities.