Type of Event: Wildfire (Forest fire);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-07-23 10:30:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-07-24 10:07:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

A wildfire that started at Sunday, on July 23 noon (12.30 local time) in a forest area near Platanistos village in Evia island is ongoing. Residents of the villages Platis Gialos, Livadi, Kastri, Potami, Pernaraki and Platanistos were ordered to evacuate. According to the Hellenic Fire Service, 3 aircrafts and 2 helicopters are currently operating in the area Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide initial rough estimation, wildfire extent and damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR678] Wildfire in Euboea Prefecture, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR678/aemfeed

Type of Event: Wildfire (Forest fire);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-07-23 15:50:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-07-24 11:06:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

A wildfire that started at Sunday, on July 23 afternoon at 15:50 (UTC) in a forest area near Loutses village on Corfu (Kerkira) island is ongoing. Residents of the villages Santa, Megoula, Porta, Palia Perithia, Sinies, Rou, Katavolo, Kentroma, Tritsi, Kokokila, Sarakiniatika, Plagia, Kalami, Vlachatika, Kavalerena, Viglatouri and Nisaki were ordered to evacuate. According to the Hellenic Fire Service 76 firefighters are currently operating in the area, assisted by 1 ground force group, 24 vehicles, 4 water-bombing aircrafts and 3 helicopter. Personnel and means of municipalities, Region and groups of volunteers are assisting. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide initial rough estimation, wildfire extent and damage assessment emergency mapping

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR677] Wildfire in Corfu, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR677/aemfeed

Type of Event: Wildfire (Forest fire);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-07-23 13:50:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-07-24 10:04:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: ;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On the 23 July 2023, at 13:50, a wildfire is reported to have affected Western Greece, Greece. The event is on-going. Residents of the villages Kastro and Trapeza were ordered to evacuate. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide initial rough estimation, wildfire extent and damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR676] Wildfire in Aigio, Peloponnese, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR676/aemfeed

Type of Event: Wildfire (Forest fire);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-07-18 17:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-07-19 11:00:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

A wildfire started in the afternoon of 18 July in a forest area of Rodos Island and is still ongoing. Residents of the villages of Eleousa, Salakanos and Dimilia were ordered to evacuate. According to the Hellenic Fire Service, 86 firefighters are currently operating in the area, assisted by 3 ground force groups, 28 vehicles, 3 water-bombing aircraft and 3 helicopters. Personnel and means of municipalities, regions, armed forces and groups of volunteers are assisting. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide an initial rough estimation, to support the monitoring and assessment of the extent of the wildfire and the damage caused.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR675] Wildfire on Rhodes island, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR675/aemfeed

Type of Event: Wildfire (Forest fire);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-07-17 12:30:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-07-18 10:25:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

In the afternoon 17 July 2023, a fire broke out near Kallithea village and is still ongoing. Residents of the cities of Kalamaki, Isthmia, Paradissos, Kallithea Pefkia and Irini have been ordered to evacuate. According to the Hellenic Fire Brigade currently 120 firefighters with 43 fire engines, 4 earth crews, 9 Water bomber aircraft, 2 helicopters and municipal water tanks are engaged in response activities for this fire. Staff and assets from the municipalities, regions, armed forces and groups of volunteers have been mobilised. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide an initial rough estimation, in order to support the monitoring and assessment of the extent of the wildfire and the damage caused.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR674] Wildfire in Eastern Peloponnese Region, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR674/aemfeed

Type of Event: Wildfire (Forest fire);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-07-17 15:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-07-18 07:33:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

In the early afternoon of 17 July 2023, a wildfire affecting eastern Attica in Greece has been signalled. The event is on-going and spreading through low vegetation. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping has been activated to provide initial rough estimation products, in order to support the assessment of the extent of the wildfire and the damage caused.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR673] Wildfire in western Attica, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR673/aemfeed

Type of Event: Wildfire (Forest fire);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-07-17 11:30:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-07-17 13:45:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

In the early afternoon of 17 July 2023, a wildfire affecting eastern Attica in Greece has been signalled. The event is on-going and spreading through low vegetation. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping has been activated to provide initial rough estimation products, in order to support the assessment of the extent of the wildfire and the damage caused.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR672] Wildfire in Attica, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR672/aemfeed