Emergency services respond to fires in Greece and Cyprus

A forest fire broke out in the Lefkogia area of Drama, Greece, on the afternoon of August 22, 2026. The Greek Fire Service responded with 28 firefighters, two specialized ground teams, seven vehicles, and one helicopter to combat the blaze. The region had recently experienced rainfall and lightning activity.

In Farmaka, Cyprus, a fire damaged the front section of an excavator parked in a quarry on Friday evening. Workers attempted to extinguish the flames before authorities arrived. Police and fire services are currently investigating the cause of the incident.