Seasonal· Chios· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Wildfire Season (Chios)
38° 22.2′ N · 26° 0.0′ E · approximate
Chios's pine-covered west and north burn in hot, windy summers; in June 2025 several simultaneous wildfires led to a state of emergency and village evacuations.
Practical
Noonsite posted an alert after the fires that broke out on Sunday June 22, 2025, recommending yachts avoid the island until the situation was under control. In fire season expect water-bombing aircraft scooping in bays — keep clear of their run-ins — and check Greek civil-protection fire-risk maps before going ashore on hikes. Position approximate: island centre.
Best for
Summer safety awareness
Season
June–September