Crete wildfire latest: Tourists and homeowners forced to evacuate as flames rage across Greek island - Greek fire department warns that risk of further wildfires remains high after more than 1,500 ...

A fierce forest fire near the Greek city of Corinth saw villagers flee their homes after officials ordered evacuations. More ...

Fires fanned by gusty winds and stubborn heatwave that has pushed temperatures to around 40C across much of Greece ...

Hundreds of residents and tourists were evacuated in Crete, as strong winds further fanned the flames. Firefighters are still trying to contain the blaze.

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.

Crete is ready to welcome tourists as normal following last week’s wildfire, which prompted the evacuation of around 1,500 visitors and residents, authorities have insisted.

A wildfire on the island of Crete that forced the evacuation of 5,000 tourists and locals is "retreating," Greek firefighters told AFP on Friday, but a new blaze fanned by strong winds is ...

Wind and dry conditions raise the risk that blazes might restart in areas of the island where they had already been contained.