The General Secretariat for Civil Protection has issued a high fire risk warning (Risk Category 4) for several regions on Friday, June 27

As a result of the fire, traffic authorities have closed parts of the Athens–Sounio Avenue

As the situation escalated, authorities issued an emergency alert via the 112 emergency number shortly before 11:30 a.m., advising residents of the municipality of Phaistos to evacuate.

According to satellite data from the EU's Copernicus Emergency Management Service, the wildfire has scorched a total of 47,765 stremmata (approximately 11,800 acres)

Authorities are urging both residents and visitors in these regions to exercise extreme caution and avoid any actions that could trigger a fire

Authorities have warned that changing weather conditions and the wildfire's unpredictable behavior earlier in the week demand continued vigilance

As aerial and ground crews work tirelessly to maintain control, residents and responders alike are finally breathing a cautious sigh of relief

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Trump was particularly critical of Israel for launching what he called “huge strikes” following what might have been an “unintentional” missile launch from Iran

The missile launches occurred just hours after both sides had agreed to a ceasefire, ending nearly two weeks of hostilities

While the ceasefire may provide temporary relief from escalating violence, analysts warn that tensions remain high and the agreement could unravel if either side feels provoked or threatened

President Trump, in an earlier statement, indicated both parties would be allowed to complete “missions underway” before transitioning into a “staged ceasefire.” Still, the renewed violence has cast doubt on the viability of that plan

The current wildfire is the latest in a series of devastating blazes that have struck Chios in recent years, with significant fires also recorded in 2012 and 2016

The New York Times published an extensive report on the devastating fires on the island of Chios titled “Villages Evacuated on Greek Tourist Island as Wildfires Rage”

Despite reinforcements arriving from mainland cities such as Thessaloniki and Athens, the blaze remains largely out of control

Meanwhile, another fire that erupted earlier the same day, around 5:00 a.m., in Kato Asites, Heraklion municipality, in Crete, has now been brought under control.

Authorities have sent continuous evacuation alerts via the 112 emergency system to safeguard residents in affected zones

Residents battled flames overnight, meanwhile aerial firefighting begins on Chios

Officials continue to urge residents in affected zones to comply with evacuation orders and remain alert for further updates.