Scattered fires in Kryoneri – First aerial units deployed: Euboea, Messinia, Kythira, and Crete among the toughest fronts

Evia: Authorities have imposed traffic restrictions on two provincial roads due to a large wildfire raging between Triada and Pissona in the Dirfys–Messapia municipality. Traffic has been suspended:

• On the Nea Artaki–Kymi provincial road, from Vatontas to the Pissona junction.
• On the riverside Afrati–Pissona road, from the Afrati junction to the Pissona junction.

Meanwhile, the situation remains critical across multiple regions of Greece as wildfires continue to burn unchecked, fueled by high winds and prolonged drought.

Kythera: Villages Evacuated, Historic Monastery Threatened

A massive forest fire is spreading rapidly on the island of Kythera, originating in the Pitsinades area. Thick smoke has blanketed much of the island, creating choking conditions and severely reducing visibility.

Ground and volunteer forces are battling the flames with support from aerial units.

Peloponnese: Fires Burn Across Messinia and Laconia

Three active fronts are burning in the Peloponnese, straining fire services in Messinia and Laconia.

• Aetos, Messinia: A large blaze broke out in forestland but was kept away from the village due to rapid deployment of both ground and aerial firefighting forces. The fire remains active and efforts are ongoing to contain it before sunset.
• Kryoneri: Water-dropping aircraft began operations early Sunday to tackle flames in low vegetation. The rugged terrain is hampering ground access, but there is currently no threat to homes.
• Molai, Laconia: A wildfire in the Molai area continues to burn agricultural and forest land. Strong winds are complicating efforts, and firefighting teams remain on high alert.

Northern Evia: Flames Cross Natural Barrier, Approach Afrati

A wildfire in northern Evia has crossed a river that had previously acted as a natural firebreak and is now moving toward Afrati. Dramatic footage shows flames leaping across the water under the force of strong winds and extreme dryness.

Residents remain on edge as the blaze continues its destructive march, darkening the sky and reflecting eerie orange glows across the river surface.

Nationwide Situation at Dawn

As of early Sunday:

• In Drosopigi and Kryoneri, there are no active fronts, but flare-ups persist.
• In Messinia, a fire front expanded overnight, nearing Aetos village. It is currently under partial control.
• In Asvestopetra, Ptolemaida, concerns rose due to gusty winds and erratic fire behavior.
• In Chania, Crete, fires remain active, but wind conditions have improved.

Fire services across Greece remain in full deployment, with reinforcements, volunteers, and aerial support working tirelessly to contain the flames.

The atmosphere in Kryoneri is tense, almost like a war zone, as the large wildfire continues to burn. Residents are fighting to save their homes using garden hoses, while explosions can be heard in the area.

As night falls, the wind has started to die down, and the fire seems to be less intense, according to reporters from protothema.gr on the scene, as well as local residents.

The Fire Service still considers the blaze active, with efforts now focused on preventing it from reaching the nearby Parnitha National Park.

“Houses have burned. The explosions are coming from factories, and maybe from boilers in homes that have already caught fire further down,” one resident told protothema.gr.