Compare two fires
Paros (2018) vs Paros (2026)
A · EL
Paros fire, August 2018
South Aegean · Greece
263ha
B · EL
Paros fire, July 2026
South Aegean · Greece
1,160ha
In short
- Paros (2026) burned 4.4 times the area of Paros (2018).
- Paros (2026) lasted 1 day longer than Paros (2018).
- The most intense hotspot of Paros (2026) (146 MW) was 49 times that of Paros (2018) (3 MW).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 14 for Paros (2018) and 19 for Paros (2026).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Paros (2018)
- Paros (2026)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 263 ha | 1,160 ha |
| Duration | 2 days | 3 days |
| Start | 1 August 2018 | 28 July 2026 |
| Country and region | Greece · South Aegean | Greece · South Aegean |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 1 |
| Heat detections | 2 | 61 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 3 MW | 146 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 14 · Moderate | 19 · Moderate |
| Maximum temperature | 24.1 °C | 30.7 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 46 km/h | 31 km/h |
| Minimum relative humidity | 81 % | 49 % |
Only rows with data for both fires are shown. Every figure comes from its fire page, where its sources are listed.