Evacuations ordered as wildfires spread across popular Greek holiday island

WorldEnvironment
23 Jun 2025 • 4:38 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Large wildfires are currently ravaging the Greek holiday island of Chios, having broken out around midday on 22 June.
  • Strong winds are causing the flames and thick smoke to spread rapidly across three fronts, damaging warehouses and threatening homes.
  • Precautionary evacuations have been ordered for residents in 16 settlements across the island.
  • Approximately 140 firefighters, 15 engines, and 70 forest commandos have been deployed to battle the extensive blaze.
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