Firefighters race to contain wildfires in Greece as thousands evacuated

Friday, 4 July 2025 (14 hours ago)
More than 5,000 tourists, hotel workers and residents were evacuated from an area along Crete's southern coast. Some people fled into the sea and were rescued by local fishermen and divers.

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News video: Wildfires hit Greece’s mainland and islands, forcing evacuations

Wildfires hit Greece’s mainland and islands, forcing evacuations 01:00

Wildfires hit Greece’s mainland and islands, forcing evacuations Greek firefighters battled fierce wildfires on Thursday as flames near Athens and on the island of Crete forced thousands to flee their homes and holiday resorts. READ MORE :...

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Athens Wildfires: Thousands Flee as Wildfires Tear Through Greek Countryside; 800 Evacuated [Video]

Athens Wildfires: Thousands Flee as Wildfires Tear Through Greek Countryside; 800 Evacuated

Athens Wildfires: Thousands of residents and tourists are fleeing as massive wildfires rip across the Greek countryside near Athens, torching homes and farmland. Officials report at least 800 people evacuated from villages and coastal areas as firefighters battle towering flames driven by high winds and extreme heat. Emergency services warn the situation remains volatile, with more evacuations likely as the fires advance. #GreeceWildfires #AthensWildfire #GreeceFires #WildfireGreece #AthensFires #GreeceWildfire2025 #WildfiresInGreece #GreeceWildfiresNews #AthensFireLive #GreeceWildfireMap #GreekWildfires #AthensGreece #GreeceDisaster #WildfireSmokeGreece #GreeceEmergency ~HT.410~PR.152~ED.194~

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Thousands evacuated as wildfires rage on Greece's Crete

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Wildfire tears through part of Greek island - forcing hundreds to flee homes and hotels

A fierce wildfire driven by gale-force winds has torn through southern Crete, forcing the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from homes and hotels.
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Watch: Firefighters battle major wildfire on Greek island of Crete [Video]

Watch: Firefighters battle major wildfire on Greek island of Crete

Watch: Firefighters battle major wildfire on Greek island of Crete A fast-moving wildfire fuelled by gale-force winds tore through southern Crete overnight into Thursday, forcing the evacuation of over 1,500 people from homes and hotels. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/03/watch-firefighters-battle-major-wildfire-on-greek-island-of-crete Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

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