A wildfire erupted this afternoon, March 24, 2025, in a forested area of Ano Vlasia, near Kalavryta, prompting an immediate response from firefighting teams.
The blaze, reported on Monday evening, has drawn concern as authorities work to contain it in the rugged Peloponnese terrain.
According to the Greek Fire Service, 16 firefighters, supported by two vehicles, are battling the flames on the ground. They are joined by two foot patrol teams from the 6th EMODE (Special Disaster Response Unit) and a helicopter providing aerial assistance. Efforts are underway to prevent the fire from spreading further in the densely wooded region.
#Πυρκαγιά σε δασική έκταση, στην περιοχή Άνω Βλασία, του δήμου Καλαβρύτων Αχαΐας. Επιχειρούν 16 #πυροσβέστες, με 2 ομάδες πεζοπόρων της 6ης Ε.ΜΟ.Δ.Ε., 2 οχήματα και 1 Ε/Π.
— Πυροσβεστικό Σώμα (@pyrosvestiki) March 24, 2025
As the situation develops, local officials and residents remain on high alert, with emergency crews fully mobilised to protect the area. Updates will follow as firefighting operations progress.