Wildfire in Chios, Greece (2025-08-12)

On the 12 August 2025 at 11:17 UTC, a wildfire was reported to have affected Chios Island, Greece, approximately 2 km north of the village Nea Potamia, rapidly spreading towards the settlements of Pirama, Parparia, Volissos, Limnia, Limnos, Chori, and Spartouda. The event related damages were reported to affect buildings, infrastructure, and forested areas; residents from several settlements have been evacuated. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping was requested to provide wildfire extent and damage assessment emergency mapping.