Hundreds of firefighters backed by aircraft are battling a wildfire burning out of control for the third day on the eastern Aegean island of Chios with authorities issuing multiple evacuation orders

By Tuesday morning, nearly 450 firefighters, 85 fire engines, 11 helicopters, and two water-dropping planes had been scrambled to help tackle the flames, the island's fire department said.

Greek authorities have sent new evacuation notifications for two areas near the main town on the island of Chios as firefighters struggle to control a major wildfire