Scattered fireplaces and smoking spots continue to face strong terrestrial and air forces after the fire that broke out today at noon in low vegetation in Rafina, which quickly became large. The fire in the afternoon moved in different directions, between Spata, Pikermi and Pallini, and the firefighters were greatly strengthened.

The fire broke out around 15:00 noon at the intersection of Marathon and Arion Avenue streets, near homes, and evolves into a mixed area of ​​housing and greenery, while being “difficult and dangerous”.

The fire quickly developed dynamic, so a message was issued immediately from 112 to remove the residents (shortly after 15.30 pm) from the areas of Agia Kyriaki, the year of Stekos and a day of pine, to the Artemis Stadium, according to Press.

Specifically the message said: “Forest fire in Agia Kyriaki Rafina Attica. If you are in the areas of Agia Kyriaki, the year of Stekos and the day of Pine, remove Marathon Avenue to Artemis Stadium via Agia Kyriaki Avenue. Follow the instructions of the authorities. “

Damage to Homes – People’s Release

The smoke was dense in the area, as his journalist reported FuriousMichalis Tezaris who was found at the point where the fire began. Indeed, SKAI’s camera recorded damage homes and citizens who had been removed from their homes.

The report of possible damage to infrastructure and homes will be carried out when the extinguishing task is completed, the Fire Department spokesman noted.

The firefighters have been reinforced and now operating 170 firefighters with 8 forestry groups and 48 vehicles as well as a large number of volunteer firefighters and volunteer vehicles. 17 aircraft and 7 helicopters have been made available for the aircraft, one of which for their coordination. Assistance to the extinguishing project are provided by aquifers and project machinery of the Attica Region and the General Staff of the National Defense. In addition, the EKAB, which has rushed to the spot with 2 ambulances and 2 motorcycles, are also ready, while the on -call hospitals “George Gennimatas”, “Sotiria”, “Hippocrates” and “Red Cross” and “Red Cross” and “Red Cross” and “Red Cross”. So far, EKAB has been awarded 1 incident of release, a man with mobility problems at the Rafina Health Center for hospitality, who is in good condition.

At the same time, as it became known by the police, a total of 51 citizens were released from the wider area of ​​Rafina and Pikermi, and were transferred to a safe place, and more than 300 citizens have been removed in total. Police have dispatched 4 vehicles from the security, and there are two Rafina and Artemis commanders, from OPEC 4 vehicles, from the traffic 6 vehicles and 2 scooters, 13 DIAS and 8 patrols.

Finally, on the alert is the LS-ELAKT, while it has become Redirecting passenger ferries to the port of Rafina to the port of Lavrion. A ship with the final destination in Rafina returned to the port of departure by Marmari, Evia.

‘We left, we didn’t get anything’stated to Furiousa resident in Pikermi.

For a large front in Rafina, Pikermi and Spata areas, on Thursday afternoon, Mayor of Spata ArtemisDimitris Markou, speaking to SKAI who said that houses were threatened and that residents have been removed from their homes.

Fire in Pikermi Spata

The fire is on the edge of the Municipality of Spata, the afternoon told SKAI Deputy Mayor of Spata ArtemisPoulakis Petros, however, noting that he is optimistic that he will go well because there is a lot of mobilization.

He said that the fronts are enough, about 5-6 or more and that they are close to houses.

According to the Deputy Mayor of Rafina Civil ProtectionCharalambos Zafiropoulos, At least 4 – 5 houses have been burned.

“The fire goes to Spata. They blow very strong winds »he mentioned earlier at SKAI Radio 100.3the Deputy Mayor of Rafina.

It is noted that the winds in the area make it difficult for the fire extinguishing. According to SKAI meteorologist, Christina Souzi, the gusts of the winds are from 5 – 8 beaufort and seem to weaken significantly to the evening.

DEEE’s scale at the point

By order of a Fire Brigade Chief, a step of the Arson Crimes Directorate has gone to the fire area to investigate its causes.

In force traffic arrangements

According to new traffic information Vehicle traffic is normally carried out in Pikermi area while Vehicle traffic stops in Arionos from the height of Marathon Avenue.

Earlier There has been a vehicle traffic interruption:

  1. On Marathon Avenue from its contribution to Al. Fleming in the traffic stream to Athens
  2. On Marathon Avenue from its contribution to Agios Dimitrios Street on the traffic stream to Marathon
  3. On Kiafas Street from the height of Agia Kyriaki Street on the traffic to Spata.
  4. On Agios Christoforou Street from the height of Marathon Avenue on the traffic stream to Spata.

Broad inter -ministerial meeting

Inter-ministerial-coordinating meeting was convened at 17.00 on Thursday afternoon by Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Yiannis Kefalogiannis, with a fire that broke out earlier on Marathon Avenue in the Municipality of Rafina.

The first priority was the immediate protection of citizens, residents and visitors as well as the effective management and strengthening of business activity.

Concluding the meeting, the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Yiannis Kefalogiannis, underlined the need for continuous alertness and monitoring by all stakeholders while stressing: “It’s a very difficult fire in a mixed area with forest and houses, need to We are on a constant alarm And let’s not complain. “

In Marmari he returned the “Euboea star” because of the fire

An emergency return to the port of Marmari was forced by the Evia Star passenger ship, which was operating a scheduled route to Rafina, due to a large fire that broke out in the area between Pikermi and Rafina.

According to the shipping ministry, there were 125 passengers on the ship, 30 cars. vehicles, 5 bicycles, 2 trucks and 17 crew members. The ship was returned for security reasons, as the fire influenced the wider approach to Rafina Port.

The decision was made in coordination with the port and fire departments in order to ensure the protection of passengers and crew, as well as avoiding congestion in areas affected by the fiery storm.

The competent authorities are closely monitoring the evolution of the fire and are on the alert for possible re -route of the ship as soon as conditions allow it.

The Euboea Star will remain temporarily in the port of Marmari until there is official information on the safety of approach in Rafina.

Passengers were informed of the change and they are provided with all possible support.

40 farm fires in the last 24 hours

Only in the last 24 hours there were 40 agrarian fires, of which 35 were immediately treated in the first stage, according to Fire Department spokesman Basil Basil Vathrakogiannis.

“The next few days are expected to be more difficult. We emphasize that, in the event of a fire, the instructions of the competent authorities must be followed,” he said.

Where is the risk of fire today too high today

A very high risk of fire (risk category 4) is foreseen for Thursday, July 03, 2025, according to the Fire Risk Provision Charter issued by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr) for the following areas:

  • Attica Region (including the island of Kythera)
  • Region of Central Greece (Evia IP)
  • Peloponnese Region (Corinthia, IP of Argolida, IP Laconia, IP Arcadia)
  • Northern Aegean Region (Lesvos, IP Chios, PE Samos, PE Ikaria)
  • Region of Crete

⚠️ risk prediction map 🔥 for tomorrow Thursday 03/07
🟠 Very high risk 4⃣ in:
📍 #Attica & #Kythira #Argolis

📍 areas #Of laconia #Corinth #Of Arcadia & south #Euboea

📍 #Crete #Lesvos #Chios #Fisherman #Samos #Ikaria

🟡 High risk 3⃣ in several areas of the island and… pic.twitter.com/3Trcrwnuzf

– Fire Brigade (@PyrosVestiki) July 2, 2025