A large wildfire has been burning on the eastern Aegean island of Chios, Greece, since the weekend, prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency. The fire, fueled by strong winds, has spread rapidly through forests and farmland, damaging warehouses and threatening homes. Over 25 settlements, including villages and a migrant reception center, have been evacuated as firefighting efforts continue into a third consecutive day. Hundreds of firefighters, supported by aerial and ground crews and reinforcements from Thessaloniki and Piraeus, are battling the blaze across multiple locations. The island's primary product, mastic resin, is also under threat due to the fires. Power outages have been reported, and the rough terrain and weather conditions have hampered containment efforts. The situation remains critical as emergency services work to control the wildfires that have caused widespread disruption on Chios.
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