Firefighters continued on Monday to battle three major blazes that broke out almost simultaneously on the Greek island of Chios for the second day in a row.

So far, 17 villages and a migrant reception center have been evacuated on the Aegean island near the Turkish coast.

Hundreds of people have been brought to safety. According to reports from Monday, tourists are not currently at risk.

Greek media reported that strong winds continue to fan the flames and make the firefighters' work more difficult.

According to the local authorities, almost 200 firefighters with 38 fire engines and numerous helicopters and aeroplanes were deployed to help douse the flames.