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Greece battles wildfire on Crete for a third day as temperatures rise
ATHENS (Reuters) -Gale force wind gusts complicated efforts on Friday to contain wildfires on Crete that have razed forests ...
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Greece battles dozens of wildfires amid escalating heatwave risk
Firefighters in Greece battled more than 50 wildfires across the country on Sunday, July 6, 2025, as authorities warned of heightened danger due to an ...
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 battles wildfire in Evia, reports progress on Crete
ATHENS (Reuters) -Firefighters were battling a wildfire on the Greek island of Evia on Saturday which was burning forests and ...
Is it safe to travel to Greece and Türkiye? Here’s how to prepare for summer wildfires
Summer blazes are common in the eastern Mediterranean region, where experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the ...
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Forest fire in Rafina area seen from Athens, Greece
On July 3, 2025, in Athens, Greece, @AthanDim shared a video taken from inside a building overlooking a distant mountain. In ...
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 ...
Greece 'extreme' weather warning as 43C heatwave hits holiday hotspot
July to August marks the region's peak summer months, and therefore, authorities are warning people to stay safe during the ...