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Firefighters race to contain wildfires in Greece as thousands evacuated, 2 die in Turkey
Firefighters are battling wildfires in Greece and Turkey, forcing thousands to evacuate. On Thursday, a blaze near the island ...
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Wildfires erupt across Mediterranean as heatwave worsens
Blazes break out in France, Greece, Turkiye and Syria, with several other nations on high alert over scorching weather.
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Greek Tourism Official Shares Update Following Crete Wildfire Evacuation
According to Reuters, thousands were evacuated late last week as Crete endured gale force winds that exacerbated wildfires ...
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 ...
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 ...
Wildfires alert to Brits travelling to popular Mediterranean hotspot
The UK Foreign Office has issued a warning to Brits travelling to a popular holiday destination in the Mediterranean this ...
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.
Wildfires rage on Greek island of Crete amid deadly European heat wave
Blazes are burning in countries including Spain, Greece and Turkey in the wake of record-setting temperatures across much of ...