What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of September 7, 2026, the Konitsa wildfire is burning in the mountainous Trapezitsa area near Konitsa in Epirus, northwestern Greece.
The fire began on August 31 and intensified following stronger flare-ups in recent days. Steep, difficult-to-access terrain and dense vegetation have complicated firefighting efforts.
Crews are working to prevent the fire from moving toward Konitsa or crossing the Aoos River into the Tymfi mountain area (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the Konitsa wildfire?
The areas affected by the Konitsa wildfire include:
- Konitsa
- Vikos-Aoos National Park
Heavy smoke has covered Konitsa, while the fire has threatened forests and protected areas around the Aoos Gorge and Tymfi.
What is the current containment status of the Konitsa wildfire?
As of September 7, 2026, the Konitsa wildfire remained active. About 170 firefighters, 45 firefighting vehicles, 20 support vehicles, aircraft, helicopters, volunteers, and drone teams were involved in firefighting operations.
Steep terrain, dense vegetation, and strong flare-ups have continued to complicate suppression efforts.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
A 112 emergency message was sent to residents in the Konitsa area, urging them to remain alert and follow authorities' instructions because of the wildfire and heavy smoke.
Authorities advised people with respiratory or heart conditions to stay in sealed, air-conditioned spaces or leave the area if necessary. The trail toward Stomio Monastery was also closed preventively because of the fire and dense smoke (2).
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How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
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- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
