A large wildfire on Paros is raging for a second day, with firefighting crews battling multiple fronts on the southern and southeastern side of one of Greece's most popular holiday islands.
The operation was significantly reinforced at first light on Wednesday, after the fire flared up again overnight and authorities issued successive evacuation orders for residents and visitors in a total of ten areas.
The authorities remain chiefly concerned about the strong northerly winds, which hamper access for ground crews and carry embers over long distances, sparking new outbreaks.
Rekindling after sunset
The fire broke out at midday on Tuesday in the Kampi area, near Paros' landfill site, initially burning rubbish and low vegetation.
