Greek island Evia’s forest fire rages on

Local residents and firefighters try to save Galataki Monastery as a fire approaches the area near the seaside village of Limni on the island of Evia, about 160kilometers (100 miles) north of Athens. (AP Photo)

Published on: Aug 03, 2016 2:43 PM IST

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Local residents and firefighters try to save Galataki Monastery as a fire approaches the area near the seaside village of Limni on the island of Evia, about 160kilometers (100 miles) north of Athens. (AP Photo)

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Nearly 200 firemen, assisted by water-dropping aircraft, fire engines and volunteers, are fighting a large forest fire that has raged through the Greek island of Evia. (AP Photo)

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An helicopter operates over a fire next to Galataki Monastery near the seaside village of Limni. (AP Photo)

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Local residents watch the fire as it approaches the Galataki Monastery. (AP Photo)

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An aircraft drops water over a fire at the village of Limni on the island of Evia. (AP Photo)

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Fire burns trees at the village of Limni on the island of Evia. (AP Photo)