Paros wildfire forces evacuation of nine villages

Paros wildfire evacuation 112 emergency alert 66 firefighters

A wildfire broke out on 28 July 2026 around 13:30 near the Kampi area of the Greek island of Paros. Strong winds and dry vegetation caused the fire to spread quickly, threatening several settlements. Greek authorities activated the 112 emergency system and issued alerts ordering residents to evacuate. Nine villages – Agkairia, Trypiti, Aspro Chorio, Glyfa, Pyrgaki and others – were directed to move to the beaches of Aliki, Alyki or Drys. The response involved 66 firefighters, four forest‑raking units and 16 fire‑engine vehicles, supported by aerial assets including a helicopter and two Canadair water‑dropping aircraft. Reinforcements arrived from nearby islands Naxos, Syros and from the mainland, while additional crews and equipment were ferried in from Rafina. Paros was placed in fire‑danger category 3 (high risk). No injuries have been reported, and authorities continue to monitor wind conditions that could further complicate firefighting efforts.

Entities: 112 emergency alert system · 112 emergency number · 112 emergency service · 112 emergency system · Agios Charalambos · Agkairia village · Alyki · Andreas Keftis · CHYTA (Cyclades waste‑disposal site) · CHYTA waste‑disposal site · Canadair aircraft · Cyclades arson investigation unit

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[● 18 SOURCES] The fire was reported to the Operations Center at about 13:30. (The fire was reported to the Operations Center at about 13:30.)
[● 15 SOURCES] The municipality of Paros provided two water tankers and a construction machine to assist firefighting. (existing)
[● 15 SOURCES] A wildfire broke out on July 28, 2026 in the Kampi area of Paros island. (existing)
[● 15 SOURCES] Ten firefighters with four vehicles were mobilised, including two firefighters traveling by boat from Naxos. (existing)
[● 6 SOURCES] Paros mayor Konstantinos Bizas said the fire started near Agios Charalambos. (supporting_article_ids)
[● 15 SOURCES] A helicopter and two Canadair aircraft were deployed for aerial firefighting. (existing)
[● 35 SOURCES] The fire burned waste and low vegetation without threatening houses. (The fire burned waste and low vegetation without threatening houses.)
[● 18 SOURCES] The Cyclades arson investigation unit opened a case to determine the fire's cause. (new)
[● 32 SOURCES] Greek authorities issued multiple 112 emergency alerts ordering evacuations of several villages on Paros. (Multiple 112 alerts were sent commanding evacuations of villages on Paros.)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Paros has roughly 14,000 residents and receives about 500,000 tourists annually. (Provided in the Norwegian‑tourist article.)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The fire threatened areas with scattered settlements on Paros. (Described in the Norwegian‑tourist article.)
[● 3 SOURCES] Greek authorities issued emergency alerts and ordered evacuations of residents and tourists. (All three articles mention emergency alerts and evacuation orders.)