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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.
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 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 ...
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Wildfires break out in Turkey, Syria and Greece - with towns near Athens evacuated
Wildfires have broken out on an island and in towns near Athens in Greece, with blazes also being sparked in Turkey and Syria ...
New wildfire near Athens, Crete blaze 'retreating': firefighters
A wildfire on the island of Crete that forced the evacuation of 5,000 tourists and locals is "retreating," Greek firefighters ...
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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 ...