The Moria migrant camp, on the Greek island of Lesbos, was left in ruins after massive fires broke out at the site on Tuesday, September 9.

The camp was home to an estimated 13,000 people, more than six times its maximum capacity of 2,200 people. It was the largest migrant camp in Europe.

A new camp is being set up to accommodate the homeless, Greek authorities say. But in the meantime, many people are sleeping on the side of the road, at gas stations and even in a nearby cemetery.

Migrants say they wait hours to use a bathroom and sometimes spend an entire day lining up for food.

"It's pretty desperate," said photographer Byron Smith, who has been documenting the story since the fires broke out. "I like to call myself some kind of problem-solver, where I have an idea of how things could work it in an ideal world. I have no idea how you solve this problem right now."

Army helicopters have been transporting tents and other supplies to the new temporary camp. But Smith said many migrants aren't sure what happens next.

"They have no idea who to talk to there," Smith said Friday. "There seems to be an information gap between the government and the people. It just seems to be chaotic right now, though peaceful for the moment."

Fires rage in the Moria camp on September 9. Greek authorities said the fires appeared to have been deliberately lit after quarantine rules were imposed on residents who had tested positive for coronavirus. The camp was put under lockdown after 35 people tested positive for Covid-19.
Fires rage in the Moria camp on September 9. Greek authorities said the fires appeared to have been deliberately lit after quarantine rules were imposed on residents who had tested positive for coronavirus. The camp was put under lockdown after 35 people tested positive for Covid-19.
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An Afghan family wakes up Friday, September 11, in the aftermath of the Moria fires.
An Afghan family wakes up Friday, September 11, in the aftermath of the Moria fires.
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This poem was written by a displaced Afghan migrant after the fires.
This poem was written by a displaced Afghan migrant after the fires.
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This Afghan migrant family was among those left homeless by the Moria fires.
This Afghan migrant family was among those left homeless by the Moria fires.
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An Afghan migrant starts a fire for his family's morning tea on September 11.
An Afghan migrant starts a fire for his family's morning tea on September 11.
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An Afghan boy expresses his thanks before eating breakfast, which included pita, honey and tahini spread, at his family's tent on September 11.
An Afghan boy expresses his thanks before eating breakfast, which included pita, honey and tahini spread, at his family's tent on September 11.
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Greek police keep tabs on migrant protests on September 11.
Greek police keep tabs on migrant protests on September 11.
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A displaced Syrian migrant cleans up around her new tent, located on the roof of an industrial site. The supermarket in the background is where many Greeks and migrants have shopped, photographer Byron Smith said.
A displaced Syrian migrant cleans up around her new tent, located on the roof of an industrial site. The supermarket in the background is where many Greeks and migrants have shopped, photographer Byron Smith said.
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Displaced migrants protest on September 11.
Displaced migrants protest on September 11.
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People walk through the remains of the burned-out Moria camp.
People walk through the remains of the burned-out Moria camp.
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Migrant children play at their new tent on September 11.
Migrant children play at their new tent on September 11.
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A boy fetches water for his family.
A boy fetches water for his family.
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An Afghan migrant combs his daughter's hair on September 11.
An Afghan migrant combs his daughter's hair on September 11.
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The sun rises over the burned-out camp on September 11.
The sun rises over the burned-out camp on September 11.
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