# Wildfire on Lemnos island

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wildfire-on-lemnos-island
> Updated: 2026-08-21T12:05:21.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

A wildfire broke out on the Greek island of Lemnos, primarily affecting the Thanos area. The blaze prompted emergency alerts via the 112 system, leading to evacuations in the Agia Paraskevi and Profitis Ilias districts toward Myrina.

During the incident, the Hellenic Coast Guard and private vessels conducted a maritime evacuation at Thanos beach, rescuing 59 people. The evacuation effort utilized a patrol boat, a rescue boat, a fishing boat, and five private vessels to transport individuals to Myrina harbour.

Firefighting operations involved 26 firefighters, nine vehicles, a ground crew, six aircraft, and a helicopter. While the fire threatened homes and occurred during a period of high fire risk with temperatures reaching 42°C, the active front was eventually brought under control. Crews remained on site to manage residual smoke and prevent reignition.

In the aftermath of the blaze in the Ryakia area near Lychna, local reports highlighted a firefighter providing water to a hedgehog found in the parched landscape. The Arson Investigation Unit of Lesvos has been mobilized to investigate the cause of the fire.

## Claims

- Residents in Agia Paraskevi and Profitis Ilias were ordered to evacuate toward Myrina. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- A total of 59 people were evacuated by sea from Thanos beach to Myrina harbour. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The firefighting operation included 26 firefighters, 9 vehicles, 6 aircraft, and 1 helicopter. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The wildfire in the Thanos area of Lemnos no longer has an active front. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The cause of the fire remains unknown. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Lemnos wildfire triggers evacuations and maritime rescues

A wildfire on the Greek island of Lemnos led to the maritime evacuation of 59 people from Thanos beach and the evacuation of two villages. Authorities report the fire front is no longer active.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ierapetra-ammunition-discovered-on-seabed-near-coast

### 2026-08-16: Lemnos firefighter rescues hedgehog after wildfire

A firefighter in Lemnos, Greece, gained attention for providing water to a small hedgehog following a wildfire in the Ryakia area near Lychna.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lemnos-firefighter-provides-water-to-hedgehog-after-wildfire

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