Greece: Massive Fire Burns Forests on Chios, Prompting Evacuations

Strong wildfires, stoked by fierce winds and dry conditions, continue to rage in several parts of Greece, forcing thousands to evacuate and triggering road closures, power cuts and emergency rescues. On the island of Chios in the northern Aegean, a massive fire burned forests and farmland, forcing the evacuation of Volissos and other areas, while the coast guard rescued people who were trapped on beaches.

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Wildfires intensified and spread across Chios on Sunday, June 22, prompting evacuations in affected areas. The fires continued to burn into a second day, and Greece put Chios under a state of emergency on Monday.

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Wildfires intensified and spread across Chios on Sunday, June 22, prompting evacuations in affected areas. According to reports, an arson investigation is underway. The fires continued to burn into a second day on Monday, June 23.

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Wildfires intensified and raged across Chios, prompting evacuations for residents in affected areas on Sunday, June 22. According to reports, an arson investigation is ongoing.

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Wildfires intensified and raged across Chios, prompting evacuations for residents in affected areas on Sunday, June 22. According to reports, an arson investigation is ongoing.

Greece: Wildfire Rages Across Chios, Prompting Evacuation Orders

Wildfires intensified and raged across Chios, prompting evacuations for residents in affected areas on Sunday, June 22. According to reports, an arson investigation is ongoing.