# Konitsa wildfire enters tenth day of operations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/konitsa-wildfire-in-greece > Updated: 2026-09-09T07:32:32.000Z. Sources: 41. Developments: 3. A massive wildfire, reportedly ignited by lightning, has burned through the Trapezitsa forest near Konitsa, Greece, for ten consecutive days. The fire has spread through dense pine forests, reaching the Aoos gorge and threatening the town of Konitsa and the Stomios Monastery. As of September 9, the situation has improved; active hotspots no longer form a single continuous front. However, full extinguishment remains difficult due to extremely rugged terrain, steep slopes, and dense vegetation. Firefighting operations continue to focus on the Aoos Gorge, utilizing five helicopters to conduct water drops in areas inaccessible to ground crews. Specialized forest commandos, foot patrols, and local volunteers—including residents and local monks—are working to extinguish scattered embers and prevent reignition. The blaze, which began on August 31, has burned approximately 6,800 acres. The fire has impacted an ecologically significant area of the Northern Pindus mountains within a Natura 2000 protected area, raising concerns regarding the long-term environmental footprint. ## Claims - The fire, which began on August 31, was likely caused by lightning activity. (corroborated by 10 sources) - The firefighting operation involves approximately 150 firefighters, 10 hiking teams from various EMODE units, and 48 vehicles. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Dense vegetation in several areas is preventing water dropped by aerial assets from reaching the ground. (corroborated by 6 sources) - A total of 12 aerial assets participated in the firefighting efforts yesterday. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The fire has spread into the Aoos gorge, complicating containment efforts. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The 112 emergency system sent alerts to residents in the Konitsa area to remain on standby. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Satellite data from the Beyond program indicates 6,290 stremmata of forest have been destroyed. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The fire is burning within a Natura 2000 protected forest area. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Konitsa wildfire enters tenth day of firefighting operations Firefighters enter the tenth day battling a wildfire in Konitsa, Greece. The blaze has affected 6,800 acres of ecologically vital land in the Northern Pindus region. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konitsa-wildfire-enters-tenth-day-of-firefighting-operations ### 2026-09-07: Konitsa wildfire destroys 6,290 stremmata of forest in Greece A wildfire in Konitsa, Greece, has burned for nine days, destroying 6,290 stremmata of Natura 2000 forest. Difficult terrain and dense vegetation continue to hamper firefighting efforts. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konitsa-wildfire-enters-eighth-day-of-intense-fighting ### 2026-09-04: Konitsa wildfire continues for seventh day in Trapezitsa forest A large wildfire in the Trapezitsa forest near Konitsa, Greece, has burned for seven days, threatening the town and Stomios Monastery due to difficult terrain and strong winds. 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konitsa-wildfire-flares-up-near-stomios-monastery --- Cite as: Konitsa wildfire enters tenth day of operations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/konitsa-wildfire-in-greece