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High Fire Danger Today in Ten Areas of Greece: Safety Tips from Authorities

Greek authorities warn of high fire risk today, June 8th, in ten areas: Attica, South Evia, Cyclades, Crete, Karpathos, Kasos, Samos, Ikaria, Chios, and Psara. Urging caution, they offer prevention tips like avoiding burning debris and using grills in dry areas. Citizens are advised to create firebreaks and clear vegetation around homes. In case of fire, immediate contact with the Fire Department (199) is crucial.

“After the Catastrophe of Psara” Nikolaos Gyzis

On this day: The Destruction of the Island of Psara

June 21, 1824, the island of Psara, which had joined The Greek War of Independence on April 10, 1821, was invaded by the Turkish fleet, comprising 176 ships. At the time, it was estimated that there were 30,000 people on the island, 7,000 of which were locals and the rest refugees from Asia Minor and nearby Chios, which had been destroyed two years earlier.

“After the Catastrophe of Psara” Nikolaos Gyzis

On this day: The Destruction of the Island of Psara

June 21, 1824, the island of Psara, which had joined The Greek War of Independence on April 10, 1821, was invaded by the Turkish fleet, comprising 176 ships. At the time, it was estimated that there were 30,000 people on the island, 7,000 of which were locals and the rest refugees from Asia Minor and nearby Chios, which had been destroyed two years earlier.