# Greece wildfire response and mitigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greece-wildfire-response-and-mitigation
> Updated: 2026-08-02T21:07:44.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In early July 2026 the Greek government ordered the cleanup of vacant land to lower the risk of wildfires. A month later, a large fire broke out in the Achaia region on 31 July. The Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection activated the EU Copernicus Emergency Management Service to produce satellite‑derived maps of the burned area. The mapping products were provided free of charge to Greek authorities to aid emergency response, impact assessment, and post‑fire management.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Greece deploys Copernicus satellite mapping for Achaia wildfire

Greece activated the EU Copernicus emergency mapping service after a July 31 wildfire in Achaia, providing free satellite maps to aid response and impact assessment.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-deploys-copernicus-satellite-mapping-for-achaia-wildfire

### 2026-07-05: Greece orders vacant land cleanup to reduce wildfire risk

Greece set a June 22 deadline for owners to clear vacant plots of dry vegetation, keeping them clean until Oct 31; non‑compliance incurs fines up to €2,000 and municipalities may clean at owners’ cost.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-orders-vacant-land-cleanup-to-reduce-wildfire-risk

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