Thousands evacuated in Crete as European wildfires continue to rage
Thousands of residents and tourists were evacuated from Crete as a large wildfire, driven by strong winds, threatened villages and resorts. Two Greek firefighters died in the blaze, and authorities deployed hundreds of firefighters and equipment to contain the fire. Similar wildfire emergencies affected other parts of southern Europe, including Spain, Portugal, and France, amid extreme heat and drought conditions.
- ▪Around 8,000 people were evacuated overnight in the Rethymno region of Crete due to the wildfire.
- ▪Two firefighters died on Wednesday after becoming trapped near Krya Vrysi, prompting a note of condolence from the Greek Fire Service chief.
- ▪The fire’s front stretched over 15 kilometers, and strong winds reaching Beaufort scale 11 hampered aerial firefighting efforts.
- ▪Approximately 224 firefighters, 53 engines, specialized units, and two aircraft were mobilized to combat the blaze in Crete.
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Thousands evacuated in Crete as European wildfires continue to rageImage source, EPA/ShutterstockImage caption, Residents and tourists have been evacuated from several villages in CreteBySofia Ferreira SantosPublished1 hour agoThousands of people have been evacuated on the Greek island of Crete as wildfires fanned by strong winds menace tourist resorts and villages.Around 8,000 people were evacuated overnight in Rethymno, where gusts have reached 125km per hour.The evacuations came after two firefighters died on the island on Wednesday after getting trapped near Krya Vrysi, and a third died near the Peloponnese port town of Gytheio.Greece is among many European countries facing devastating fires and droughts as the continent experiences extreme high temperatures.
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