Wildfire near Elios-Proni
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
An intense heat signature is currently being detected from space over the active wildfire burning near the Municipal Unit of Elios-Proni in Greece, which has scorched 280 hectares (692 acres) since it started on August 2, 2026. Satellites have registered 11 heat detections over the past 48 hours in the vicinity, mapping the spread and activity of the front.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to September. Despite this active blaze, the broader national picture shows a more subdued season so far: 21,116 hectares have burned across the country in 2026, marking a 58% decrease compared to the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Greece for 2 days. In total it burned about 280 ha (692 acres) — around 2.8 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 32,553 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 35% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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