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Thessaloniki wildfire surge July 2026

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The wildfire surge that began on 22 July 2026 spread continued across Central Macedonia, with 51 dozens of agricultural‑forest fires recorded through 26 July. the end of the month. The largest blaze in Derbeni (Oraiokastro) drew required 120 firefighters, 33 engines, aerial assets support and EU‑deployed Moldovan crews. Smaller incidents in Livadi were contained, and a 51‑year‑old man was detained over the Evkarpia fire; fines and arrests totaled €833,993 and 214 respectively, while fire‑risk alerts stayed remained high on Rhodes and other islands. On the afternoon of 26 July, July a fast‑moving fire ignited erupted in low‑vegetation hills south of the Pylaia district, near the local music school and nearby residences. Initial reports reached the The Fire Service Operations Center was alerted around 16:50‑16:58, prompting an immediate dispatch of 16:50‑16:58 and first dispatched 27 firefighters and with 12 fire engines. Reinforcements soon raised the effort to 72 firefighters, 20 engines, three EMODE foot‑patrol groups groups, volunteers and volunteer crews, including European volunteers crews under a pre‑deployment programme. Aerial support comprised assets included four helicopters and three fixed‑wing water‑dropping aircraft, supplemented by municipal hydrant drops. aircraft. Two 112 emergency alerts were issued—first issued: the first at 16:58 urging warning residents to stay on high alert, then the second at 17:12 ordering evacuation of the Music School area. Police rescued three people trapped by the flames. An flames and an arson‑crime investigation unit was activated to determine the fire’s cause. activated. A parallel blaze burned in the Monolofo area of Oraiokastro without endangering houses. The incident remained contained with (Oraiokastro) involving 37 firefighters, two EMODE groups, 11 vehicles, two helicopters and three aircraft, but no reported building damage, homes were threatened. The Civil Protection Authority maintained a high‑alert status, and authorities continued monitoring by the situation. following day the Pylaia fire was reported to be improving thanks to the extensive firefighting effort.

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  1. 2026-07-28 12:59 UTC Thessaloniki wildfire surge July 2026
  2. 2026-07-27 06:48 UTC Thessaloniki wildfire surge July 2026
  3. 2026-07-26 18:51 UTC Thessaloniki wildfire surge July 2026
  4. 2026-07-26 15:28 UTC Thessaloniki wildfire surge July 2026
  5. 2026-07-26 15:24 UTC Thessaloniki wildfire surge July 2026
  6. 2026-07-25 18:43 UTC Wildfire surge in Thessaloniki region July 2026

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