In state emergency was declared Chios Due to the fires that have erupted on the island yesterday, as the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection said, Giannis Kefalogiannis. “A few minutes ago, the Chief General officially declared the island in a state of emergency, and as a result, the municipality could, of course, proceed with the actions that are needed,” the minister said.

Mr. Kefalogiannis, who has moved to Chios and is currently in the Coordinating, Mobile Operational Center “OLYMPOS”, along with the Secretary General of Civil Protection, Nikos Papaefstathiou and the ND MP, Noti Mitarakihe pointed out that the situation is quite difficult since yesterday because “we have new fronts and rejuvenations and climatic conditions do not favor”. As he said, 190 firefighters are operating on the island with 11 forestry units and 38 vehicles and are awaiting a reinforcement with 170 and 30 vehicles throughout the day. “There are also 13 helicopters and 4 Canadair through the day and yesterday and today and will be constantly strengthened by the forces where needed,” he noted.

The minister stressed that he had worried and worried about the fact that “they are opening different fronts to geographical areas of the island, which are not justified”, which he said is to be investigated, and added that after the end of the coordinator there would be more information on the course of the fires. “We have worried, worried, concerned and will certainly be investigated that different fronts are opened to geographical areas of the island, which are not justified. Therefore, this is also a key issue to investigate. But then the coordinator, we can say more things, “he said.

Asked if there are adductions, Mr. Kefalogiannis said: “I don’t have such information right now, I can’t tell you publicly. After the coordinator, we can probably say more things. “