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September 5, 2026 · 1 min read

A fire broke out after the Air Force F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed about an hour ago in Tanagra, and spread to the forest area. To extinguish the fire, 95 firefighters were mobilized with two groups of pedestrians of the 1st EMODE, a group of the 1st EMAK and 29 vehicles, while 9 aircraft and 4 helicopters operate from the air, one of which is for their coordination.

At 15:34 a message was issued by 112 to inform those in the wider area of the fire.

It is noted that the Phantom crashed during the Athens Flying Week 2026 air show taking place at Tanagra Air Base.

According to information, the rescue procedures are in progress as well as the prescribed investigation and investigation procedures of the incident.

Due to the downing of the fighter aircraft during the Athens Flying Week, the Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias interrupts his program at the 90th TIF and returns to Athens.

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Павел Михайлов

Слава Богу, что пилот, похоже, успел катапультироваться. Пожарные уже там с такой техникой, надеюсь, быстро потушат лес. Жалко самолёт, Phantom — машина с историей.

Любовь Морозова

Слава Богу, что пилот успел катапультироваться, как Павел написал. А лес вокруг Танагры жалко, там и так сухо в это время года. Надеюсь, 95 пожарных и вся эта техника быстро справятся, пока огонь не ушёл дальше.

Katarina Nikolić

Thank God the pilot managed to eject. It's a pity for the forest near Tanagra, it's dry there in the summer anyway. I hope those 95 firefighters and planes can quickly contain the fire before it spreads.

Борис Илиев

Thank God the pilot ejected in time. Pity about the forest around Tanagra, especially with it being so dry now. I hope the 95 firefighters and those 9 planes and 4 helicopters get it under control quickly before it goes anywhere.

Elena Florea

Thank God the pilot managed to eject in time. Too bad about the Tanagra forest, especially since it's dry now. I hope the 95 firefighters and 9 planes put out the fire quickly before it spreads further.

Мария Козлова

Yes, it’s good that the pilot is alive, that’s the main thing. Last year we also had a small fire at our dacha near St. Petersburg due to dry grass, so I understand how quickly things can flare up. I hope the wind doesn't blow it further.

Gheorghe Radu

Thank God the pilot managed to catapult himself in time. Too bad about that F-4 Phantom, it has a long history, and the Tanagra forest which is dry now anyway. I hope the 95 firefighters and 9 planes put out the fire quickly before it spreads further.

Maria Munteanu

Thank God indeed the pilot escaped in time, that's the most important thing. That F-4 Phantom really has history, I've seen it a few times at older demos. I hope the fire doesn't spread to the houses, because the area is full of vines and dry orchards now.

Христо Димитров

I agree, Boris, good that the pilot survived. In Tanagra the forest is quite dry at this time, I have seen it from the road to Athens. Hopefully firefighters and helicopters can stop the fire quickly before it reaches any farms.

Petru Dumitrescu

Thank God and for the pilot, yes, he was lucky. The Tanagra forest is very dry this summer, I saw pictures from last year, it lights up like a match. I hope it doesn't spread to the villages, the firemen have brought even MORE forces than usual.

Ioana Stan

Thank God the pilot escaped unhurt. You are right about the forest, this summer everything is dry fire, I heard on the radio that they also brought bulldozers to make defense lines. I hope they don't reach the villages, the firefighters seem to have reacted quickly this time.

Василий Петров

Yes, Lyubov, it’s good that the pilot ejected, without this it would have been completely bad. Last year, our forest near Novosibirsk also burned from dead wood, so I know how quickly everything scatters. I hope these 9 planes and helicopters will help firefighters cope faster.

Vasile Constantinescu

Yes, thank God the pilot escaped. I was at a similar show a few years ago at Tanagra and I know how quickly those hills dry out. I hope they don't get close to the villages, because this summer really is like a fuse.