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Wildfire in Greece prompts evacuation

Wildfire in Greece prompts evacuation; firefighters tackle blazes in Turkey, Syria

A new wildfire in Greece prompted evacuations in coastal areas south of Athens, as firefighters in neighboring Turkey remained locked in a battle to contain flames tearing through forested hillsides.

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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 of Crete led to over 5,000 people fleeing resorts, with some rescued from the sea.

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Wildfires on Greek island Crete force thousands to evacuate

Firefighters struggled to gain control over a massive wildfire burning on the Greek island of Crete, as powerful winds fanned the flames.

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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.

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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Greek Fire: The Mysterious Weapon That Protected the Byzantine Empire

Greek fire was a mysterious weapon that helped the mighty Byzantine Empire survive and ensure its vast sovereignty for ...

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Greece battles dozens of wildfires amid escalating heatwave risk

Firefighters in Greece battled more than 50 wildfires across the country on Sunday, July 6, 2025, as authorities warned of heightened danger due to an ...

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

A firefighting plane drops water as a wildfire burns in Rafina, east of Athens, Greece, on July 3, 2025. AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris What to Know About the Wildfires in Turkey ...