Wildfire in Oropos, Greece, prompts emergency response and alert

A wildfire erupted in Oropos, Greece, on Sunday afternoon, prompting an immediate response from emergency services and an alert to local residents.

The fire began in a vacant lot in Halkoutsi, Oropos, around 4:00 PM on July 12, 2026. It quickly spread to nearby olive groves, with residential areas also in the vicinity. The Fire Service mobilized significant resources, deploying 35 firefighters, including a commando unit, 11 vehicles, and four aerial assets, two helicopters and two planes, to combat the blaze.

Water tankers from the Municipality of Oropos are assisting in the firefighting operations. At 4:37 PM, the 112 emergency system issued a message to inform residents in the wider area about the developing situation. The Fire Service's National Coordination Center for Emergency Operations (ESKEDIK) is monitoring the fire's hotspots using drone footage from both optical and thermal cameras.

An investigation team from the Directorate for Combating Arson Crimes has been dispatched to the scene to determine the cause of the fire. The article also briefly mentions unrelated news items, including AEK's starting lineup for a friendly match and a statement from Donald Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz.