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Evacuations ordered as wildfires spread across popular Greek holiday island
Large wildfires are currently ravaging the Greek holiday island of Chios, having broken out around midday on 22 June.
Strong winds are causing the flames and thick smoke to spread rapidly across three fronts, damaging warehouses and threatening homes.
Precautionary evacuations have been ordered for residents in 16 settlements across the island.
Approximately 140 firefighters, 15 engines, and 70 forest commandos have been deployed to battle the extensive blaze.
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