Wildfire rages on holiday island in Greece as people forced from their homes

WorldEnvironment
29 Jul 2026 • 11:10 PM MYT
The Independent
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Wildfire rages on holiday island in Greece as people forced from their homes

  • Villages on the Greek island of Paros have been evacuated as firefighters battle a large wildfire for a second day.
  • The blaze, which started on Tuesday near the Kampi area landfill, has led to the evacuation of approximately 10 villages.
  • The fire has since spread to form multiple fronts across the southern and southeastern parts of the island.
  • Sixty-six firefighters and four forest commando teams are tackling the flames, with authorities issuing four emergency alerts for residents.
  • Strong winds, ranging from 6 to 7 on the Beaufort scale, are complicating firefighting efforts and are expected to intensify further.

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