European Parliament 23 August 2012, Written question E-007655/12 Nikolaos Chountis (GUE/NGL) to the Commission. Massive economic and environmental damage caused by fires on the Greek island of Chios

Question for written answer E-007655/12 to the Commission Nikolaos Chountis (GUE/NGL) (23 August 2012) Subject: Massive economic and environmental damage caused by fires on the Greek island of Chios Since 18 August 2012 a real tragedy has been unfolding on Chios. A fire has broken out, so far destroying 14 589 hectares of land with incalculable environmental and economic consequences.