A major wildfire on the eastern Aegean island of Chios is confronting firefighters for the second consecutive day, aided by wind conditions that complicate their efforts. With 190 firefighters and aerial support, they are combating a blaze threatening the main town and prompting evacuations across 16 nearby localities. This incident highlights concerns about wildfires in Greece, increasingly intensified by climate change during the summer months, which brings about hot and dry conditions that exacerbate fire risks.
Firefighters in Chios are confronting a significant wildfire, aggravated by strong winds, which raised evacuation alerts for 16 localities and pushed emergency responses.
The wildfire has garnered a large-scale emergency response, with 190 firefighters and numerous aerial resources deployed to battle the flames over the past two days.
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