Tag: chios

ON THIS DAY: The Chios Massacre (1822)

On this day in 1822, one of the most harrowing episodes of the Greek War of Independence unfolded on the island of Chios. Ottoman...

Video – Wildfire fronts burn across Greece amid strong winds

Wildfire fronts burn across Greece, with dozens of active blazes stretching firefighting resources and threatening homes, businesses, and entire communities. Strong winds continue to...

Chios wildfire under control after destroying 60,000 acres

After three intense days of firefighting, the wildfire that ravaged Chios has finally been brought under control. As of Wednesday morning, there are no...

Wildfire in Chios threatens historic mastichochoria

After 48 hours of intense firefighting, the wildfire in Chios continues to rage, threatening the island’s iconic mastichochoria- villages known for producing the world-renowned...

Chios wildfires spread on three fronts – Homes at risk

Wildfires that broke out yesterday afternoon in northern Chios continue to rage. On site are 190 firefighters with 38 vehicles, while at first light,...

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