The situation in Kythira is rapidly deteriorating as the Civil Protection Agency has issued A new, extremely urgent alert via 112 on 3:46 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, calling on the residents of the areas NOurianika, Perleianika, Lianianika, and Kominianika To be immediately moved toward the River, for safety reasons.
The notification confirms the rapid expansion of the fire front, which is now spreading across the entire southwestern arc of the island, encroaching on residential areas, forests, and farmland.
The fire, which set out from Pitsinades early in the morning, has gotten completely out of control, with constant flare-ups and consecutive evacuation alerts Throughout the day. The fire front has already passed through Arei, Mylopotamos, Piso Pigadi, and Kato Chora, with many agricultural areas having been completely destroyed.
