Battle with fire The firefighters give to fires that have erupted on Sunday (22/6/25) for the second night at noon at noon at Chios.
The ground forces focus on the piece to Dafnonas, in the west of the city of Chios, having split throughout the perimeter of the fire to face fireplaces, at the same time making great efforts to limit any fires of the fire.
A typical example is the rejuvenation that was made earlier on a hill above Saint George Sykousi, which sounded an alarm to fire brigade and residents of Chios.
For this reason, a new message of 112 was issued shortly after 22.00 on Monday night (23/6/25) inviting those who were in the areas of Verberato and Zifia to move to the city of Chios.
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— 112 Greece (@112Greece) June 23, 2025
A large number of firefighters have also been lined up to Mastichohoria, as Earlier this was the direction of the front. The encouraging, according to residents, is the fact that the winds have partially receded.
According to politischios.gr so far, Ashes have become 62,000 acres of forest and grassland in Chios.
Earlier on Monday afternoon, 92 firefighters from Athens and Thessaloniki arrived by air, including 80 from the 1st, 2nd, 6th, 9th and 10th EMO. 282 firefighters are operating at the spot and, as it became known from the Fire Brigade until the early hours of the morning, the number of firefighters will have reached 444 firefighters with 21 forestry groups, 85 vehicles and 30 volunteers- hiking sections- with 4 volunteers.
For the aircraft, 4 aircraft and 13 helicopters were made and periodically operated, one of which for their coordination. In Chios is the “Olympus” mobile operational center while a contribution to the extinguishing project are provided by aquifers and work machines of the Greek Army and Local Government (OTA).
According to the Fire Brigade, the fires that broke out on Sunday morning and noon and Monday have affected mainly agricultural land as well as low vegetation.
Fire Brigade officers express restrained optimism that the strong ground forces that will attempt to limit fires throughout the night Combined with the reduced winds as well as the throws from the air means with the first light of the day will bring positive results to the efforts made.
Civil Protection Coordinating Body Meeting
The Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Yiannis Kefalogiannis went to Chios, accompanied by the Secretary General of Civil Protection, Nikos Papaefstathiou, due to the alarming situation out of the 5 different fires on the island.
At the Mobile Operational Center “Olympus”, he was informed by Lieutenant General Georgios Markoulakis by the Deputy Chief of the Fire Department, and shortly thereafter he had a meeting of Civil Protection Coordinating Body with them, Regional Governor, Kostas
“We will not hide behind the words: When fires break out at the same time in such scattered spots, we have to talk about suspicious activity. And if it is verified that these are concerted arson, then we are dealing with a dangerous, criminal attack on society, environment and life, “the minister said.