Greek authorities have successfully brought a forest fire under control on Mount Parnitha, situated north of Athens. According to Kathimerini, the effort involved approximately 100 individuals, including firefighters and volunteers, supported by 22 fire engines and firefighting aircraft. The fire, which began on the mountain’s southern slope on Thursday, has since been contained.
Authorities have confirmed there are no reports of injuries or threats to nearby residential areas. The cause of the incident remains under investigation. The article noted that Mount Parnitha has suffered significant damage from repeated summer wildfires, which have degraded large sections of its forest and vegetation over the past few decades.
In response to escalating risks, Greece has implemented mandatory nationwide measures requiring property owners to clear dry vegetation as a preventative measure, with penalties for non-adherence. At the local level, Athens Mayor Haris Doukas has appealed to residents to maintain and clear their properties throughout the fire-risk season to minimize the risk of ignition and spread. Furthermore, Greece is slated to receive 164 new fire engines in 2026, valued at EUR 15.5 million, according to Proto Thema.
These new assets include specialized tanker trucks with capacities up to 12,000 liters and high-mobility vehicles suitable for difficult terrain, bolstering the nation’s capacity to manage future fire events on the mount.
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