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Hotels and homes evacuated on Greek island of Crete as wildfire burns out of control
Firefighters are struggling to bring a major wildfire on Greece’s southern island of Crete under control, hampered by gale ...
Crete wildfire: Tourists told 'close all doors and windows' as thousands evacuated
Around 3,000 Crete residents have been evacuated and put up in temporary shelters, and people remaining in their homes have ...
Crete wildfire leaves behind charred ground and damaged farms
A wildfire on the island of Crete leaves behind damaged buildings and a burnt landscape:: July 4, 2025:: Ierapetra, Greece:: ...
Thousands of tourists and homeowners forced to evacuate after wildfire rips through Crete
At least 1,500 people have been evacuated from parts of Crete as a massive wildfire continues to blaze on the Greek island.
Crete wildfire 'retreating', say Greek firefighters
Scattered hotspots still remain, but the situation has largely improved. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
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 ...
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
Fears wind could worsen Crete wildfire as temperatures soar to 38C - The blaze has razed forests and olive groves, forcing ...