Fire - Several major fires rage in Greece
In Greece, hundreds of firefighters are battling several large forest and brush fires. These fires are burning on the islands of Kos, Chios, and Creta. According to the fire department, approximately 50 fires broke out in the country in the past 24 hours - most of which have been quickly brought under control.
On the island of Chios, six firefighters were lightly injured during firefighting efforts. A 63-year-old man was arrested for allegedly causing the fire - whether intentionally or unintentionally was initially unknown.
On the island of Kos, several villages and hotels had to be evacuated during the night. The people were temporarily housed in other accommodations and sports facilities, as posts from the affected people on social media showed. The news portal "Kos24" reported in the morning that the fire was largely under control and that people were gradually being returned to their accommodations.
A fire was also burning near the Crete city of Heraklion, but no residents or tourists were endangered. According to the Greek Civil Defense, there is currently high forest fire danger in the eastern part of Crete, the northern part of the Peloponnese peninsula, and central Greece on Tuesday.
The major fire on Kos led to the evacuation of several villages and hotels, requiring temporary housing in other facilities. Greece has seen a significant number of fires in the past 24 hours, with over 50 breaking out nationwide. The fire department successfully controlled most of these blazes. Sadly, a bushfire also swept through parts of Chios, resulting in six firefighters sustaining light injuries during their efforts. The cause of the fire on Chios remains under investigation, with a 63-year-old man being arrested as a suspect. Despite these challenges, fires continued to pose a threat, as shown by the flame near Heraklion in Crete, causing no harm to residents or tourists.
