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Greece battles wildfire on Crete

Reuters on MSN · 5h

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

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 · 20h

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 Canadian Press on MSN · 11h

Turkey battles deadly wildfires as Greece brings blaze in Crete under control

Firefighters in Turkey remained locked in a battle to contain flames tearing through forested hillsides in the west of the country on Friday, while similar wildfires in neighboring Greece were largely brought under control.

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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.

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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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Is it safe to travel to Crete? Your holiday rights as wildfires rip through Greek island

Is it safe to travel to Crete? Your holiday rights as wildfires rip through Greek island - Firefighters continue to battle ...

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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 ...

Very high fire risk on Thursday in Attica and four other areas

A very high fire risk (risk category 4) is forecast tomorrow in Attica, Crete, Evia and areas in the Peloponnese and North ...

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Fears wind could worsen Crete wildfire as temperatures soar to 38C

Fears wind could worsen Crete wildfire as temperatures soar to 38C - The blaze has razed forests and olive groves, forcing ...

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Crete wildfire: Government issues emergency alert warning for Brits travelling to Greece

A major wildfire started on the Greek island of Crete on Wednesday and has spread rapidly, forcing 3,000 residents to be ...

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