Chios Wildfire Reaches Sea; 2,500 Hectares Burn
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How last year the summer heat brings devastating forest fires to Greece. Now on the holiday island of Chios. But how do forest fires arise?

Seven percent of the total area of the Greek island of Chios is burned as a result of forest fires. Meanwhile, the fires are under control. However, the situation remains dangerous.[more]]>
It is estimated that some 6,200 hectares have been destroyed by fire, which represents about seven percent of the total area of Chios.
Located a few steps from Turkey, the Greek island known for its mastic production has been plagued by huge fires since Sunday. ...
Chios Wildfire Reaches Sea; 2,500 Hectares Burn
The flames from the Chios wildfire have reached the sea. Credit: AMNA/Kostas Kourgias Wednesday is seen as critical in the battle against the wildfire in Chios, as on Tuesday, the flames reached the sea. The Mayor of Chios Municipality Yannis Malafis, stressed on Tuesday evening that “ we continue to battle the wildfire. We cannot talk about a lull in the front. Things are still difficult.” As of Tuesday, efforts were focused on the area from Ag…
On the Greek island of Chios in the Aegean, where a big fire has been raging for four days, more than 4,000 hectares of bushes and agricultural land have burned, they announced.
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