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Greece Battles Wildfire on Crete

Reuters on MSN · 19h

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 and olive groves and forced thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate.

Associated Press News · 1d

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.

Sky News on MSN · 2d

Greece: Wildfire tears through southern Crete - forcing more than 1,500 to flee homes and hotels

A Greek official says it is a "very difficult situation" as the wildfire sees clouds of ash fills the sky over southern Crete, adding: "Right now, they cannot stop it."

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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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Wildfire on Greek island of Crete prompts evacuations of hotels and damages homes

A fast-moving wildfire on the Greek island of Crete forces evacuations of homes and hotels. Authorities say the fire, driven ...

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Wildfires on Greek island Crete force thousands to evacuate

Firefighters struggled to gain control over a massive wildfire burning on the Greek island of Crete, as powerful winds fanned the flames.

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New Fire Threatens Homes in Greece's Athens, Blaze in Crete Displaces Over 1,000, as Europe Bakes in Heatwave

IERAPETRA, Crete (Reuters) -Firefighters battled a blaze Thursday on the island of Crete that scorched forests and olive ...

Cruise Ships in Crete Under Surveillance by Suspected Spy

Authorities in Greece have arrested a man in Crete after finding thousands of surveillance images, including photos of cruise ...

Wakefield Express on MSN3dOpinion

Column: Travel with Katie Butler: What’s new in travel from Crete to Perpignan

The travel industry has seen a steady resurgence this year, and the last few weeks have certainly been a whirlwind of ...

Greek Reporter6d

Heraklion: Discover the Capital of Crete

Heraklion, the capital of the Greek island of Crete, is an ancient city that perhaps is under-appreciated for its many ...

Greece faces migrant surge as Libya, Turkey intensify Mediterranean energy deal

Greece is facing a sharp spike in migrant arrivals from Libya just as Ankara and Tripoli step up energy exploration near ...

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