Crete wildfires force evacuations, kill three firefighters
Wildfires on the Greek island of Crete have forced thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate, and three firefighters have died battling the blazes. Greece becomes the latest country, after France and Spain, to face destructive summer wildfires this year.
Wildfires burning on the Greek island of Crete have forced thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate coastal areas, as firefighters battled flames spreading in high summer heat.
Greek authorities confirmed that three firefighters died while working to contain the blazes. Emergency crews have been deployed across the island, and officials warned that dry, windy conditions could make the fires harder to control in the coming days.
Crete becomes the latest destination to face destructive wildfires this summer, following major blazes in France and Spain. Greek officials say climate conditions have made this year's fire season especially severe, and additional resources are being sent to the island as the response continues.
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