# Firefighting accidents in Greece

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/firefighting-accidents-in-greece
> Updated: 2026-09-07T06:50:14.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

A series of accidents involving firefighting equipment and personnel has been reported in Greece.

In the Konitsa region, a firefighting helicopter experienced a mechanical failure while performing water collection operations to combat a lightning-triggered forest fire on Mount Tymphi. Both crew members were reported safe. 

In the Kymi area of Evia, a firefighting vehicle overturned during surveillance operations following a previous fire. Two seasonal firefighters were transported to Kymi Hospital for precautionary examinations; they were reported to be in good health without serious injuries.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Kymi: Firefighting vehicle overturns in Misokampos

Two seasonal firefighters were hospitalized for precautionary checks after their firefighting vehicle overturned in Misokampos, Kymi, while monitoring an area previously affected by fire.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kymi-firefighting-vehicle-overturns-in-misokampos

### 2026-08-27: Konitsa: Firefighting helicopter suffers mechanical failure during forest fire

A firefighting helicopter suffered a mechanical failure while battling a lightning-induced forest fire on Mount Tymphi near Konitsa, Greece. Both crew members are safe.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konitsa-firefighting-helicopter-suffers-mechanical-failure-during-forest-fire

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