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Greece Battles Wildfire on Crete

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Greece battles wildfire on Crete for a third day as temperatures rise

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

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.

The New York Times · 2d

1,500 People Evacuated as Wildfire Rages on Greek Island of Crete

Most of those fleeing the blaze were tourists. Firefighters struggled against heavy winds to bring the flames under control.

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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 ...

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Thousands of tourists and homeowners forced to evacuate after wildfire rips through Crete

At least 5,000 tourists were forced to evacuate parts of Crete as a massive wildfire scorched forests and olive groves on the ...

Greek Reporter2d

New Airport Construction on Crete Sparks Controversy Over Minoan Find Handling

Handling of a unique Minoan archaeological find in Crete amid new airport construction has sparked reactions from ...

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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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Crete declares state of emergency for wildfire zones as 5,000 holidaymakers flee & residents saved by boat from inferno

A STATE of emergency has been declared in Crete after the popular Greek island was ravaged by dangerous wildfires. Over 5,000 ...

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