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Greece battles wildfire on Crete

Greece battles wildfire in Evia, reports progress on Crete

Firefighters were battling a wildfire on the Greek island of Evia on Saturday which was burning forests and forced the evacuation of two villages, the fire brigade and authorities said.

Associated Press News · 2d

Wildfire burns out of control on Greece’s island of Crete

A fast-moving wildfire whipped by gale-force winds burned through the night and into Thursday on Greece’s southern island of Crete, prompting the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from hotels and homes.

Sky News on MSN · 2d

Greece: Wildfire tears through southern Crete - forcing more than 1,500 to flee homes and hotels

A Greek official says it is a "very difficult situation" as the wildfire sees clouds of ash fills the sky over southern Crete, adding: "Right now, they cannot stop it."

Greece, Turkey and Syria

LA Times on MSN · 1d

Wildfire in Greece prompts evacuation while firefighters tackle blazes in Turkey and Syria

A new wildfire has erupted in Greece prompting evacuations, while firefighters in Turkey pressed ahead with efforts to contain a deadly blaze west of the country.

Associated Press News on MSN · 2d

Firefighters race to contain wildfires in Greece as thousands evacuated, 2 die in Turkey

Firefighters battled blazes Thursday near Athens and on the island of Crete, where thousands were forced to flee holiday resorts, while blazes in neighboring Turkey claimed at least two lives. More than 5,

Daily Jang · 18h

Wildfires erupt in Greece, Turkey and Syria amid intense heat

Greece is bracing for another sweltering heatwave as heat dome, a high-pressure system that traps hot air like a lid, moves in from Western Europe.Because of intense heat, several wildfires have started both on an island and in town near

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Greece Wildfires: More Than 5,000 Evacuated From Tourist Hotspot

Wildfires are burning across Europe, with major blazes in Greece and Turkey forcing thousands to evacuate and killing two ...

New fire threatens homes in Greece's Athens, blaze in Crete displaces over 1,000, as Europe bakes in heatwave

Firefighters battled a blaze Thursday on the island of Crete that scorched forests and olive groves and forced over 1,000 to ...

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Wildfires are tearing through a popular tourist hotspot in Greece, forcing mass evacuations

The wildfire flames have spread rapidly across Crete, reaching homes as well as hotels and other tourist accommodations.

Greece on high alert as heat and wind fuel fire outbreaks

A new fire broke out on Friday near the Greek capital, Athens, as the country was put on high alert for wildfires due to ...

The Independent2d

Greece wildfire latest: Tourists and homeowners forced to evacuate as flames rage across Greek island - The Independent

A wildfire is raging in Crete while large parts of Greece remain under an orange fire warning. Alexander Butler 3 July 2025 12:30. At least 5,000 evacuated from southeastern Crete.

As Fire Videos Compete With Beach Photos, Greeks Who Rely on Tourism Are Worried

More than 1,500 people were evacuated when a fire broke out on the southeastern tip of Crete, most of them tourists.

Fears wind could worsen Crete wildfire as temperatures soar to 38C

Firefighters on the Greek island of Crete are in their third day of battling a wildfire which has already razed forests and ...

Oneindia - Video on MSN1d

Athens Wildfires: Thousands Flee as Wildfires Tear Through Greek Countryside; 800 Evacuated

Thousands of residents and tourists are fleeing as massive wildfires rip across the Greek countryside near Athens, torching ...

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