A wildfire broke out on Friday afternoon, July 10, 2026, near Panagia, a rural area of Vonitsa in western Greece. Firefighters responded immediately to the scene.
Nineteen firefighters are currently engaged in operations, supported by one ground team from the 5th Mobile Unit for Forest Firefighting (EMODE). Four aircraft are also participating, conducting water-dropping missions.
No Structures Threatened So Far
As of now, no homes or other infrastructure are under threat from the blaze. The fire is burning in an agricultural-forestry zone near Panagia.
Investigation Underway
The Lefkada Arson Investigation Unit has been dispatched to the site to determine the cause of the fire.