Overview

• The fires began on June 22 with three nearly simultaneous ignition points in the center of the island, fanned by strong winds.
• More than 500 firefighters, volunteers and 17 aircraft, including four planes and 13 helicopters, battled the blaze.
• By June 25 the firefront was contained after scorching about 6,200 hectares, roughly seven percent of Chios.
• The fires threatened the island’s Mastix plantations and prompted evacuations in 17 villages, including Agios Markos, Dafnonas and Karyes.
• Power and water outages hit Chios town and surrounding areas, and crews remain on alert to prevent new flare-ups.