The wildfire that broke out near Rafina, Pikermi, and Spata on Thursday (03/07/2025) has largely subsided and currently has no active fronts. However, significant firefighting forces remain deployed across the area to tackle remaining hotspots amid fears of rekindling. Aerial units conducted continuous water drops until nightfall, focusing on hillsides where residual fires still smoldered, as well as performing precise operations close to residential areas.
As of 9:00 PM, there were no active fire fronts, but emergency crews have remained on high alert throughout the night. Approximately 170 firefighters supported by 8 forest firefighting teams, 48 vehicles, and numerous volunteers and volunteer firefighting units continue their efforts. Additional support has been provided by Attica Region water tankers and machinery, as well as resources from the General Staff of National Defense. Emergency medical services (EKAV) maintained a presence with two ambulances and two rapid response motorcycles, though no interventions were required.
The blaze began in low vegetation along Marathon Avenue at the junction with Ariwnos Street in Rafina, quickly spreading and damaging homes, vehicles, and property. According to local officials, including the mayor of Spata-Artemida, Dimitris Markou, several houses and cars were destroyed. The full extent of structural damage will be assessed once extinguishing operations are complete.
A ministerial coordination meeting was held Thursday afternoon under the leadership of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Giannis Kefalogiannis. An arson investigation unit has also been dispatched to determine the cause of the fire. Meanwhile, Greek police reported assisting in the evacuation of over 300 people and rescuing 57 individuals and 22 pets from danger zones. Residents in the settlements of Agia Kyriaki, Eto Stiko, and Imertos Peukos were advised via emergency line 112 to evacuate, while Marathon Avenue and the port of Rafina were temporarily closed to traffic.