Intense wildfires captured from space ravaging Greek island
The government declared a state of emergency after blazes started Sunday and several villages were ordered to evacuate.
A shocking satellite view shows intense wildfires ravaging a Greek holiday island.
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, acquired on Monday (23 June), shows a dense smoke plume rising from the island and drifting south-west across the Aegean Sea.
The government declared a state of emergency after blazes started Sunday and several villages were ordered to evacuate.
The wildfires continue to burn as of Tuesday, with hundreds of firefighters, supported by aircraft, battling multiple fires.
The fires have caused significant disruption, including power outages, water shortages, and damage to property.
Yes, as of June 24, 2025, wildfires are still burning on the Greek island of Chios. Hundreds of firefighters, supported by aircraft, have been battling multiple wildfires across different locations on the island for the third consecutive day.
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