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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 ...
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 ...
Wildfires are tearing through a popular tourist hotspot in Greece, forcing mass evacuations
The wildfire flames have spread rapidly across Crete, reaching homes as well as hotels and other tourist accommodations.
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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 ...
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Greece battles dozens of wildfires amid escalating heatwave risk
ATHENS - Firefighters in Greece were battling more than 50 wildfires across the country on Sunday, as authorities warned of ...
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 wildfires force evacuations in Greece tourist hot spot | CNN
More than 200 firefighters are struggling to tackle an out-of-control wildfire on Crete — Greece’s largest island and a tourist hotspot — as authorities order mass evacuations. The fire ...
Greece 'extreme' weather warning as 43C heatwave hits holiday hotspot
July to August marks the region's peak summer months, and therefore, authorities are warning people to stay safe during the ...