Wildfire on Paros: Overnight battle with flames – Reinforcements arriving at dawn

Firefighters responded to 25 agricultural and forest fires across Greece during the past 24 hours, with crews quickly bringing most of the outbreaks under control, according to the Greek Fire Service. Authorities said firefighters extinguished 22 of the fires in their initial stages, while operations continued at three active incidents. One of the most significant fires broke out at around 8:30pm on Tuesday in low vegetation near Aspropyrgos, west of Athens.

Fire crews contained the blaze and brought it under partial control within 20 minutes, despite nearby homes and infrastructure posing additional challenges. The Fire Service deployed 22 firefighters, eight fire engines and one helicopter to tackle the blaze, while water tankers from the Municipality of Aspropyrgos assisted with firefighting operations. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, with the West Attica Arson Crimes Investigation Unit leading the inquiry.

Throughout the incident, the Fire Service’s Operations Coordination Centre monitored the fire in real time using drone footage equipped with both thermal imaging and optical cameras. The Fire Service also noted that the Aspropyrgos area remains under a Category 3 (High) wildfire risk rating, highlighting the ongoing danger as Greece continues its summer fire season. Advertising1 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The post Greek Firefighters Battle 25 Wildfires in 24 Hours appeared first on Greek City Times.

A major wildfire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon on the island of Paros continues to burn through the night, with firefighting forces expected to receive fresh reinforcements at first light. The blaze started at approximately 13:30 in the Kambi area, in a zone of waste and low vegetation dotted with scattered houses. Strong winds and dry conditions caused the fire to spread rapidly across uncleaned agricultural plots and along the ridgeline, splitting into two fronts.

Εκτός ελέγχου η #πυρκαγιά στην ΠάροΦώτο : Φωτεινή Mr pic.twitter.com/qtkFdtKjew— Forecast Weather Greece (@ForecastGreece) July 28, 2026 According to the latest update from the Fire Service, 66 firefighters — including four forest commando teams from the 1st EMODE unit based in Attica — are currently on the ground with 16 fire engines. Additional personnel and vehicles have already arrived from Syros, Naxos and Piraeus. Volunteers and municipal crews from the Municipality of Paros are also assisting.

Operations are being coordinated by the Deputy Chief of the Fire Service. At dawn, a further 20 firefighters with eight vehicles are due to arrive by sea from Rafina. Aerial support (aircraft and helicopters) is also expected to resume operations.