# Forest fire in Florina, Greece

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/forest-fire-in-florina-greece
> Updated: 2026-09-02T18:51:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

A major forest fire broke out in the Krystallopiği area of Florina, near the Albanian border, on the afternoon of September 2. The blaze has spread through difficult and inaccessible terrain, prompting an overnight battle by emergency services.

Civil Protection issued emergency 112 alerts, ordering residents in Krystallopiği to evacuate preemptively toward the Prespes region using the old road network or the Egnatia Odos highway. 

Firefighting operations have scaled up to include approximately 42 firefighters, two specialized hiking teams from the 8th EMODE, 13 fire vehicles, and aerial support consisting of one firefighting helicopter and two aircraft. Local authorities, including the Municipality of Florina and the Region of Western Macedonia, are providing additional assistance through the use of heavy machinery and water tankers.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Florina forest fire forces evacuations in Krystallopiği

A large forest fire in Krystallopiği, Florina, has triggered emergency evacuations toward Prespes as firefighters battle flames in difficult terrain using ground crews and aerial support.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florina-forest-fire-triggers-emergency-evacuations-in-krystallopii

### 2026-08-27: Chios forest fire triggers emergency alerts in Viki area

A forest fire in the Viki region of Chios, Greece, has prompted emergency alerts. Firefighters and aerial units are battling the blaze in difficult terrain as authorities coordinate response efforts.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chios-forest-fire-triggers-emergency-alerts-in-viki-area

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