Chios lives the nightmare of the flames. For a second consecutive day, the fire rages uncontrolled“Circling” villages, destroying thousands of acres of forest and agricultural land, burning herds of animals alive and leaving behind ashes and despair. At least three houses have been completely destroyed, while the kingdom is reminiscent of hell on earth – choking smoke, tall flames, burnt land.
Collapses the front to the south – a danger to mastic villages
In the last few hours, strong resuscitation has been recorded in Saint George of the bend, in a rough spot that makes it difficult to access ground forces. The fire is speeding to Mastichohoria, threatening not only the cultural and rural identity of the island but also its economic spine. Residents are calling for air means strengthening, talking about inadequate mobilization against the tension of the crisis.
Chios emits SOS – Flames crossed the defense line
The electricity has been restored in some places such as the finepods, where the fire was under control, but the large front in the southern part continues unstoppable. The combination of high temperatures, strong winds and geomorphology converts Chios into an active fiery front without a clear stop plan. The image of Chios is not just a summer “natural disaster” – it is a structural environmental crisis, with an impact on ecosystem, agricultural production and human psychology.
The battle all over the country – New Fire in Kythera, Revival in Laconia
At the same time, the country is being tested on multiple fronts: in Laconia, the fire that broke out on Monday in Karavostasi threatened houses, burned mountain and crops, while in the Municipality of Monemvasia the change of wind twice in a few hours made the work of extinguishing it. A new fire broke out in Kythera, in the Kryoneri area, mobilizing ground and air forces.
Flames always faster than state response
The essential management of the crisis – once again – seems to be dramatically delaying, while citizens are struggling, resisting and protecting their own land. In Chios, Laconia, Kythera: This year’s June writes the first black chapters of yet another devastating summer.