On Evia Island, locals are on the front lines of the wildfire battles

The Greek government has announced relief measures for those impacted by massive wildfires that have ravaged the country for more than a week. Meanwhile, fires in some parts of Greece, including on Evia island, continue to rage. The World’s Lydia Emmanouilidou spent the day with a group of Evia locals battling the flames.

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