ATHENS – Greece has declared a state of emergency on the island of Chios as wildfires continue to burn uncontrollably for the second consecutive day, driven by strong winds and dry conditions.

ATHENS, June 23 (Reuters) - Greece on Monday declared a state of emergency on Chios island, where hundreds of firefighters have been battling wildfires for a second day as winds further whipped up ...

Chios is in the midst of the tourist season and authorities also want to prevent the fires reaching areas famous for producing mastiha, a natural resin harvested from mastic trees. Firefighters, ...

Greece will send more than 170 more firefighters to reinforce teams battling wildfires on the Greek island of Chios for a second day, as winds further whipped up the blaze, bringing power cuts and ...