Chios: The fire is out of control - Forces from Samos and Lesvos PHOTO - 2024-07-04 15:32:54

Since 10:30 in the morning, all the forces of P.Y. have been fighting an uneven battle with the fire. Chios to bring under control the fiery front in the area of Sidirounda that threatens large green lungs of Chios.

According to information from politischios.gr, the fire was caused by a man who, despite the ban on burning in the middle of the fire protection season and despite the winds, tried to burn crop residues.

Strong winds are blowing in Chios

The fire, due to the strong winds, soon expanded in terms of its diameter, as a result of which 112 was activated for the residents of the area, who were asked to move to a safe place.

⚠️ Activation 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

🔥 Forest fire in #Chios

🆘 If you are in the area #But not #Chios walk away to the beach #Share

‼️ Follow the instructions of the authorities

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— 112 Greece (@112Greece) July 1, 2024

The fire, until late Monday afternoon, was burning uncontrollably in an agroforestry and purely forest area, with the fire brigade trying to stop its spread towards the Apsiles area, where there is a large green lung with dense tree cover.

They operate ground and air means -Assistance of forces from other islands

All the forces of the Chios Fire Service, the Bell helicopter of Samos, a Kamov helicopter, 2 Canadairs, water tankers of the Municipality and the Region, army forces with heavy vehicles to open fire zones as well as 11 firefighters from the Lesbos who were transported to the island by Coast Guard Open Sea Patrol Vehicles, while in the afternoon another 9 firefighters with vehicles will depart from Mytilini for Chios with the liner.

See images and videos from the fire in Chios:

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