Hundreds of firefighters are battling numerous large wildfires in Greece today, Tuesday, including raging fires on the islands of Kos, Chios, and Crete.

According to the fire brigade, about 50 fires broke out across the country in the past 24 hours, but almost all of them have quickly been brought under control.

On the island of Chios, six firefighters sustained minor injuries while battling the blazes.

A 63-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of starting the fire, though it is not yet clear whether it was intentional or due to negligence.

Social media posts from affected individuals have shown that many villages and hotels on the island of Kos were evacuated during the night, and displaced persons have been temporarily accommodated in other shelters and sports halls.

On Tuesday morning, the news portal "Kos 24" reported that the fire has largely been brought under control, and that individuals are currently being slowly returned to their residences.