Started on Sep 20, 2026.
Greece todayLive
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
An intense wildfire burning near Sitia, Greece, has scorched 250 hectares (618 acres) since it began on September 20, 2026. Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from the active blazes, while 10 thermal detections over the past 48 hours trace the widespread heat clustered in the area.
This incident unfolds during the typical Mediterranean fire season, which runs from June to September. Despite this active front, Greece's broader fire season remains comparatively subdued, with 33,937 hectares burned so far in 2026—marking a 32 percent decrease below the two-decade average for the country.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Greece for 2 days. So far it has affected roughly 250 ha (618 acres) — about 2.5 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 33,937 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 32% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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