At the point where the flames reached, in the Municipality of Chalandri, was found the Stefanos Kasselakisafter his visit to the Civil Protection Coordinator.

According to a relevant announcement from Koumoundourou, in a few minutes of discussion with the mayor of the city, Simos Rousso, the president of SYRIZA PS “was informed about the dramatic moments experienced by the citizens and the superhuman efforts made to stop the spread of the fire”.

“The hundreds of residents of the area who were outside their homes were trying in every way to strengthen the work of extinguishing with every possible means, while they expressed their anger and indignation to him, as they felt completely abandoned by the state apparatus. They spoke to Mr. Kasselakis about what they experienced in the last few hours, but also the insecurity they feel as the danger still exists”, as reported. According to the party’s announcement, some residents told Mr. Kasselakis that he is the only one who came this far. “What shall we do? We are trying to save what we can, what is left at least,” a young man told the SYRIZA president.

Mr. Kasselakis visited several parts of the area, he pledged that the SYRIZA– PS will stand with all its strength and at all levels next to the affected and expressed its thanks to the firefighters, volunteers and residents for their superhuman efforts. “In front of the many images of complete destruction, experiencing the suffocating atmosphere and listening to the dramatic calls for help”, it is noted in the announcement, Mr. Kasselakis addressing citizens said: “It is unbelievable that this is happening in Athens”.