US EditionMore than 100 firefighters battle large wildfire on eastern Greek island of Chios
- On June 22, 2025, over 100 firefighters fought a major wildfire close to the settlement of Karyes on Chios, an island in Greece’s eastern Aegean region.
- The fire started as three separate blazes near Chios town on Sunday, and strong winds caused them to merge into one large fire.
- Emergency services evacuated a dozen areas, and firefighting efforts included air support from ten water-dropping helicopters and two planes until nightfall.
- Authorities said wildfires are common in Greece's hot, dry summers and climate change has led to more frequent and intense fires, with the country investing hundreds of millions of euros in firefighting and compensation.
- The ongoing wildfire caused damage to forest, pasture land, power cuts, and forced villagers to flee, highlighting the continuing environmental and economic toll on Greece.
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Firefighters battle wildfires on Greece's Chios island for second day
ATHENS - Dozens of firefighters battled to tame wildfires fanned by strong winds on the Greek island of Chios in the northeastern Aegean Sea for a second day on Monday as authorities evacuated more villages. Read more at straitstimes.com.
A fire has been raging on three fronts on the Greek island of Chios in the Aegean Sea for 48 hours. Since this morning, authorities have sent out two SMS warnings for preventive evacuation, and since this morning, firefighters have been putting out the fires again.
Fierce Wildfires Blaze Across Chios, Greece: A Battle Against Nature | Science-Environment
Fierce Wildfires Blaze Across Chios, Greece: A Battle Against Nature Firefighters on the Greek island of Chios continue their battle against wildfires, fueled by strong winds, for a second consecutive day. The blazes have prompted authorities to evacuate villages as 190 firefighters, aided by six aircraft, strive to protect homes and mastiha-producing areas.On Monday, powerful gusts hampered firefighting efforts, leading to the destruction of fo…
On the great Greek island of Chios fires broke out almost simultaneously in three places. The smoke formation can even be seen on satellite images.
There are three fires. They started within an hour and a half of each other. The strong wind makes extinguishing difficult.
WATCH Greece wildfires: Evacuations on favourite Brit island as blaze intensifies - The Mirror
A ferocious wildfire that broke out below the Pangia Voitheia Monastery on Greece's Chios Island on Sunday has continued to burn and spread, forcing residents to evacuate as powerful winds fan the flames
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