The leader of the main opposition in the Municipality of Kythira, Zacharias Souris, contacted by telephone the Kythera.News and stated that in the afternoon he had spoken with the Mayor of Kythira, Efstratios Charhalakis, who is currently in Athens. As he reported, he informed him that the fire had crossed three settlements and called on him to immediately request declaring a state of emergency on the island.
At the same time, dozens of citizens are expressing their anger and anxiety on social media about the inadequate air support of the firefighting operation, despite the seriousness of the situation and the extent of the damage.
It is worth noting that, according to meteorological data, in 7:00 p.m. and after, the winds have subsided and are now blowing at a strength of only 2 Beaufort., This development could prove crucial in stopping the fire, provided that ground and air forces are reinforced.
