Meanwhile, a fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon at a prison near the central Greece city of Volos, with four engines and 13 firefighters dispatched to the scene

The blaze is burning within a waste storage facility, raising concerns over its possible spread to nearby agricultural land

This incident comes amid ongoing concerns about industrial fires in Greece during the hot summer months

Authorities urge residents and visitors in these regions to remain vigilant, avoid outdoor activities that could spark fires.

The blaze was reported at 13.30 local time, with authorities issuing an alert to local residents via SMS.

On Sunday morning, the latest wildfire that erupted near the south-central coastal town of Nafpaktos was reported as mostly contained, although an alert was sent to local residents via SMS at 6 a.m

Around 50 firefighters, supported by 15 fire trucks and volunteer responders, have been deployed to contain the blaze, with aerial support expected to arrive shortly

Saturday, June 28, is expected to bring critical fire weather conditions across many parts of Greece

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Strong winds and soaring temperatures fuel a dangerous blaze in Palaia Fokaia, outside Athens, prompting evacuations and an emergency response meeting.

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

This current stretch of hot weather is expected to last at least four more days, peaking Friday, before a slight cooldown and wind increase arrives on Sunday

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

Chios remains under a state of emergency, which is currently set to last until July 22. With strong winds expected to persist for several more days, firefighting efforts are likely to continue under extremely difficult conditions

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