- A “Very high fire risk (category 4)” alert was issued for June 27, 2025.
- Alert issued by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection.
- Hot spots include Crete, Attica (including Kythira), Central Greece, the Peloponnese, and most of the North Aegean islands.
- “Expect risk across huge areas—Attica, Euboea, Laconia, Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Ikaria,” officials warn.
- This matters because wildfires bring roadblocks, smoke, evacuation chaos, and fried summer plans.
- Tourists and locals could face travel disruptions, air quality warnings, and loss of green spaces—even the quality of your vacation espresso is at stake.
Every Greek summer brings its own set of dramas, but this one outdoes itself. The General Secretariat for Civil Protection isn’t just waving a red flag; it’s putting out a neon sign. As of Friday, June 27, 2025, Greece is facing a significant fire risk. In simplest terms, nature turned the thermostat to “crispy.”
The official notice states, “For tomorrow, Friday, June 27, 2025, a very high fire risk (category 4) has been forecast for the following areas,” then rattles off nearly half the country. If you’re visiting—or unlucky enough to live here—consider which is more flammable: your sunhat or the woods outside town.
Where It’s Hottest: Here’s the List
- Attica (including Kythira): Athens won’t just sizzle under the sun but could smoke up for days
- Central Greece: Especially Euboea, where trees can’t catch a break
- Peloponnese: Laconia is the place to avoid if you hate ash in your salad
- North Aegean Islands: Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Ikaria; plan on keeping your sandals by the door
The government’s actual words? “A very high fire risk (category 4) is expected for tomorrow, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Attica (including the island of Kythira), Euboea, Laconia, and the regional units of Lesvos, Chios, Samos, and Ikaria.”
The Problem
- Bone-dry landscapes, wind, and careless BBQs turn forests into tinderboxes overnight.
- Locals may see blackouts and emergency road closures.
- Tourists could lose access to beaches, trails, and even flights in the worst case.
- Rescuers have even less patience for people who ignore warnings and grill anyway.
If you smell smoke, it’s not your gyro burning, and yes, that warning siren is for real.
