The wildfire remains out of control, with volunteers joining firefighters in an effort to prevent it from spreading further. Videos released overnight show flames surrounding forested and agricultural areas as the fire advances across the island. Fire Threatens Residential AreasThe most critical front is located outside the village of Agkairia, although the fire has not yet entered any built-up residential areas. Strong Winds Accelerate the SpreadThe wildfire began Tuesday afternoon in an area of low vegetation and spread rapidly because of gale-force winds. Winds on Paros are reaching Force 7 on the Beaufort scale and are expected to strengthen further during the day.