Wildfire in Kos, Greece (2024-07-01)

On 1 July 2024 at noon a serious fire started at Kos Island near Pyli village. The fire expanded rapidly and Kardamaina village was evacuated. A large number of firefighters, volunteers, fire engines, water tankers, construction machinery, airplanes and helicopters were mobilized to suppress the fire. The fire is currently under control and fire fighters are still in the area for mop-up operations and resurgence monitoring Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide wildfire extent and damage assessment emergency mapping.