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New wildfire near Athens, Crete blaze 'retreating': firefighters
A wildfire on the island of Crete that forced the evacuation of 5,000 tourists and locals is "retreating", Greek firefighters ...
New wildfire in Greece prompts evacuation while Turkiye continues to battle deadly blaze
A new wildfire in Greece prompted evacuations in coastal areas south of Athens of Friday, as firefighters in neighboring ...
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 ...
Foreign Office changes Greece travel advice for UK citizens
The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Greece. The government body ...
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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Wildfires in Europe Are Impacting Travelers—Here's What to Know
A heatwave has taken hold of Europe, and wildfires are spreading across Turkey and France—here's everything we know.
Severe heat waves hit southern Europe as local authorities warn against wildfire risks
Major heat waves across southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) in ...
Three days of burning: Greece arrests woman suspected of starting wildfire with discarded cigarette
The Georgian was charged with unintentional arson, two fire brigade officials told Reuters on condition anonymity. Witnesses ...