Greek firefighters battle wildfire on Chios for third day as authorities probe arson

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Greek firefighters battle wildfire on Chios for third day as authorities probe arson  Emergency services have issued evacuation orders for villages and settlements in the area since Sunday, when fires broke out near the island’s main town.   READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/24/greek-firefighters-battle-wildfire-on-chios-for-third-day-as-authorities-probe-arson  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00A large fire with multiple fronts rages uncontrollably in the Greek island of Chios for the third day.

00:12So far, over 65,000 acres have been reduced to ashes according to unofficial estimates

00:19and a total of 444 firefighters are battling the flames.

00:24The island has been declared in a state of emergency and police presence has been strengthened

00:31as officials said the possibility of organized arson is being seriously considered.

00:37The evacuations of settlements continues for precautionary reasons,

00:41with residents expressing their fear and concern about the fire.

00:45Smoke emitted by the fires in Chios has had a significant impact on the atmosphere, according to national data.

00:59It's said the clouds are now moving south towards the cyclades.

01:05Smoke emitted by the fires in Chios has had a significant impact on the atmosphere, according to national data.

01:12It's said the clouds are now moving south towards the cyclades.

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