Wildfire in Petsakos, Achaia prompts major response with seven aircraft

A wildfire broke out around midday on Sunday in the Petsakos area of Achaia, burning through agricultural and forest land. The Fire Service declared an alert and launched a large-scale suppression operation.

Thirty firefighters, including a foot crew from the 6th Special Forest Firefighting Unit (EMADE) and volunteers, along with nine fire engines, were dispatched to the scene. Ground crews worked to contain the flames in difficult terrain.

“Fire broke out in agricultural-forest area in Petsakos, Achaia. 30 firefighters with 1 foot crew of 6th EMADE, volunteers, 9 vehicles, 6 aircraft and 1 helicopter mobilized.”

Six fixed-wing aircraft and one helicopter were deployed to support the effort from the air. Water-dropping runs continued through the afternoon as crews battled the fire from multiple angles.

Water tankers from local government organizations (OTA) also joined the operation, shuttling water to replenish ground and aerial units. The combined force aimed to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby settlements.

Authorities have not reported injuries or property damage. The cause of the fire remains under investigation as crews work to fully extinguish remaining hotspots.