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Wildfires threaten homes in Crete as Europe swelters through heatwave
Wildfires are burning close to homes in the Greek capital of Athens and on the island of Crete, fanned by strong winds and dry conditions. It comes as much of Europe swelters through another day of unseasonably warm conditions. Scientists say climate change is causing heatwaves to begin earlier in Europe, worsening fire seasons.
IERAPETRA, Crete (Reuters) -Firefighters battled a blaze Thursday on the island of Crete that scorched forests and olive ...
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Crete wildfire forces 5,000 to evacuate as extreme heat claims more lives across EuropeOne person was killed by a wildfire in Turkey, while two firefighters were injured battling wildfires in Germany this week.
A scorching heatwave across parts of Europe this week has been linked to half a dozen deaths, fuelled wildfires in Greece and Turkey and piled pressure on the continent’s already stressed waterways.
Some parts of Western Europe were starting to cool off as the extreme heat that has gripped the continent moved east.
The wildfire flames have spread rapidly across Crete, reaching homes as well as hotels and other tourist accommodations.
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