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Greece Battles Wildfire on Crete

Wildfire in Greece prompts evacuation while firefighters tackle blazes in Turkey and Syria

A new wildfire has erupted in Greece prompting evacuations, while firefighters in Turkey pressed ahead with efforts to contain a deadly blaze west of the country.

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

Firefighters in Turkey continue to battle wildfires in the Aegean coastal province of İzmir while authorities in neighboring Greece have brought similar fires under control. The fires in

U.S. News & World Report · 4d

Greece Battles Wildfire on Crete for a Third Day as Temperatures Rise

ATHENS (Reuters) -Firefighters battled for a third day on Friday to put out a wildfire on the Greek island of Crete that has razed forests and olive groves and forced thousands of residents and tourists to leave the area.

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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 ...

Greek Reporter2h

Greece Heatwave Forces Acropolis Closure

The Acropolis is closing temporarily on Tuesday as a heatwave continues to grip Greece. The popular site in the capital city ...

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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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Greece battles wildfire in Evia, reports progress on Crete

ATHENS (Reuters) -Firefighters were battling a wildfire on the Greek island of Evia on Saturday which was burning forests and ...

Greece Shuts Acropolis for Part of Day as Heat Soars, Bans Outdoor Work

ATHENS (Reuters) -Greece shut the Acropolis for several hours in the afternoon on Tuesday, as the Mediterranean country baked ...

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Greece Wildfires: More Than 5,000 Evacuated From Tourist Hotspot

Wildfires are burning across Europe, with major blazes in Greece and Turkey forcing thousands to evacuate and killing two ...

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Greece Bakes Under Scorching Heat: Acropolis Closed Amid Sweeping Heatwave

Greece shuts the Acropolis due to a major heatwave with temperatures reaching 41°C. Part of broader European heatwave, it ...

Acropolis closes as heatwave grips Greece

The Acropolis is closing temporarily on Tuesday as soaring temperatures continue to grip Greece. The popular site in the capital city of Athens was shutting from 13:00-17:00 local time (11:00-15:00 ...

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Greece issues rare and 'extreme' alert as UK tourists warned of serious danger

Greece has been forced to issue a rare warning for UK tourists as a European heatwave continues, with temperatures expected ...

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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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How to stay safe if you’re visiting Greece and Türkiye during summer wildfire season

Summer blazes are common in the eastern Mediterranean region, where experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the ...

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