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Sep 2026
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Nightmarish scene in Chios after the fire – The scale of the destruction from above, watch video

The affected areas are dominated by images of burnt houses, destroyed forests and a suffocating atmosphere

Exhausted firefighters in Chios lie on the asphalt – “Resting before returning to the flames”

The president of the Panhellenic Federation of Firefighters' Unions, Nikos Lauranos, said that the photo shows "the harsh reality of the firefighter's everyday life when a forest fire is in progress"

Coast Guard: 76 civilians rescued yesterday from fires in Patras and Chios

Two animals were also saved by the Coast Guard – patrol boats remain on standby in case further assistance is needed

Fire in Chios: Civilians are being rescued from beaches

Under the coordination of the Joint Search & Rescue Coordination Center an operation is underway to rescue citizens trapped on the beaches of Limnia & Agia Markella

Housemaid arrested for arson on Chios – Threw cigarette, sparked massive wildfire

The woman, of Georgian origin, admitted her involvement in one of the wildfire fronts

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Giorgios Avtias calls for the immediate support of Chios from the Commission

Question by the MEP of the New Democracy Party on the compensation of the victims of the fires in Chios

The first heatwave of the summer is coming — Larissa at 42°C, Attica will “turn red” too, temperatures in the 5 largest cities

Three-day period of high temperatures — where we’ll see 42°C on Friday — Kallianos warns of intense heatwave

444 firefighters and 8 aircraft battle scattered hotspots in Chios – Vessa evacuated again

Agios Georgios Sykousis, Vessa, and Dafnonas under siege by flames – Strong suspicion of arson being seriously investigated – See video and photos

Nightmare night in Chios: Battle on five fire fronts – Arson the most probable cause

The island has been declared in a state of emergency - Five wildfires have broken out in just two days - Firefighting forces reinforced, with 282 personnel battling the fronts

Chios declared in State of Emergency due to wildfires

The measure will be in effect for one month

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