Wildfire in Crete Island, Greece (2025-07-26)

On 26/07/2025 approximately at 12:29 (UTC), a wildfire started near the Strati settlement, 8 Km Northeast of Palaiochora village, in the Southwest part of Crete Island. The fire expanded rapidly and residents of Strati, Asfadeles, Platanes, Anidri and Achladakies had to be evacuated, and a 112 cell-broadcasting message was sent for this purpose. Ground forces (40 vehicles with 62 firefighters, 50 ground forces) and 2 helicopters were used for fire suppression, assisted by municipality vehicles and volunteer organizations. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping was requested to provide initial rough estimation and fire extent emergency mapping.