Hundreds of firefighters join battle to contain blazes on Greece's Chios island

In Greece, a state of emergency remains in effect on the island of Chios, where wildfires have been burning for the past three days.

Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed to contain the blazes before they reach villages and vital farmland.

More than 400 firefighters, supported by 14 helicopters, two water-dropping planes, and more than 80 vehicles, are fighting multiple fire fronts, as strong winds fan the blazes.

Forests, olive groves, and some farmland, including areas known for producing Chios's famous mastiha resin, have been devastated.

Authorities have evacuated hundreds of residents from more than 20 villages.

Greece's minister for climate crisis and civil protection confirmed that investigators are looking into the possibility of arson after simultaneous outbreaks in unconnected locations.