# Forest fire risk and movement bans in Halkidiki

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/forest-fire-risk-and-movement-bans-in-halkidiki
> Updated: 2026-08-16T06:26:22.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Authorities in the Halkidiki peninsula of Greece have implemented strict movement bans in forested areas to mitigate high wildfire risks. Due to extreme weather conditions, including temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius, strong winds, and drought, restrictions were initially applied daily from 08:00 to 20:00 in critical zones within the municipalities of Kassandra, Sithonia, and Aristotelis.

By mid-August, Deputy Governor Yannis Koufidis ordered specific restrictions covering zones in Kassandra, Sithonia, the area from Komica to Uranopolis, and the municipality of Poliggiros. These measures prohibit both pedestrians and vehicles from entering designated forest zones. Police have increased their presence to conduct checks at forest road entrances, with violators facing administrative fines of 300 euros. Exceptions to the ban are granted only to volunteer organizations involved in fire protection and defense activities.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Halkidiki implements forest access ban due to wildfire risk

Halkidiki authorities have banned access to certain forested areas in Greece from August 16 to 17 to prevent wildfires, with violators facing 300 euro fines.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/halkidiki-implements-forest-access-ban-due-to-wildfire-risk

### 2026-08-10: Halkidiki implements movement bans due to forest fire risk

Greece has implemented daily movement bans in forested parts of Halkidiki from 08:00 to 20:00 to mitigate high forest fire risks. Violators face 300 euro fines amid extreme heat and drought.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/halkidiki-implements-movement-bans-due-to-forest-fire-risk

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