Wildfire near Agios Vasileios (Jul 31)
Started on Jul 31, 2026.
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
A moderate heat signature is currently being picked up by satellites over a 150-hectare (371-acre) active wildfire burning near the Municipality of Agios Vasileios in Greece, where orbital sensors have detected seven heat clusters over the past 48 hours.
The blaze, which began on July 31, unfolds against a broader national backdrop where the country's typical fire season spans from June to September. Despite the ongoing activity, 2026 has experienced relatively lower impact thus far, with 12,072 hectares burned across Greece so far this year, marking a 76 percent decrease below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Greece for 2 days. In total it burned about 150 ha (371 acres) — around 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 33,524 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 33% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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