Wildfire near Árma
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning actively in Greece near the city of Árma, an active wildfire has consumed 150 hectares, or approximately 371 acres, since it started on September 2, 2026. This incident occurs during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to September. Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature at the front, while NASA FIRMS has recorded six heat detections over the past 48 hours, indicating the current spread of the fire nearby.
Despite this active event, the broader national landscape shows lower overall activity. Across the country, 31,887 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that sits 36% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Greece for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 150 ha (371 acres) — about 1.5 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in Greece
Across Greece, roughly 31,887 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 36% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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