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Wildfire breaks out in Elaiochori, Kavala, as authorities issue 112 alert

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A wildfire broke out in a forested area of Elaiochori in the Kavala regional unit on Sept. 7, 2026, at about 9:45 a.m.
  • Eighteen firefighters, five vehicles, a ground crew, two aircraft and a helicopter were deployed, with water tankers assisting the operation.
  • Greece’s 112 emergency system urged residents to remain ready, while an arson investigation unit began examining the cause.

A wildfire broke out in a forested area of Elaiochori, in Kavala, at about 9:45 a.m. on Sept. 7, prompting a large firefighting response and an emergency alert to residents.

Eighteen firefighters reached the scene with five vehicles and a ground crew from the 21st EMODE unit. Two aircraft and a helicopter joined the aerial firefighting effort, while water tankers provided by the Pangaio municipality supported the operation.

The area was classified as being at high risk of fire, in danger category three. The Kavala Arson Crimes Investigation Unit was mobilized to investigate the cause.

A short time later, Greece’s 112 emergency system sent residents a message telling them to remain ready and follow the authorities’ instructions.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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