It Started Small
A wildfire that broke out on the Greek island of Chios last Monday morning. Rumor has it that a well known member of the local community tried to clear his garden by flaming the dry weeds. Unfortunately, the fire spread quickly and out of control due to strong winds blowing in the area.
By the evening, more than 140 firefighters, along with eight teams of firefighters specialized in wildfires, seven water-dropping planes and three helicopters were fighting the blaze. Media reported that about 24 hours later firefighting efforts were largely successful, but five firefighters were injured, homes needed to be evacuated and approximately 3,000 acres of forest and olive groves were burned.
Photo taken with new Leica LUX mobile camera app.
It Started Small
A wildfire that broke out on the Greek island of Chios last Monday morning. Rumor has it that a well known member of the local community tried to clear his garden by flaming the dry weeds. Unfortunately, the fire spread quickly and out of control due to strong winds blowing in the area.
By the evening, more than 140 firefighters, along with eight teams of firefighters specialized in wildfires, seven water-dropping planes and three helicopters were fighting the blaze. Media reported that about 24 hours later firefighting efforts were largely successful, but five firefighters were injured, homes needed to be evacuated and approximately 3,000 acres of forest and olive groves were burned.
Photo taken with new Leica LUX mobile camera app.