Wildfires near Rafina in Greece disrupted local ferry services as crews battled flames in Pikermi. The destruction included scorched buildings and trees. In Crete, over 5,000 people were evacuated from the Ierapetra region, with some individuals rescued from the sea by local fishermen. Experts indicate that the frequency and intensity of summer wildfires in Greece are being exacerbated by climate change, highlighting a concerning trend.
Near the port of Rafina, 30 kilometres east of the Greek capital, local ferry services were disrupted as crews fought to contain flames in the town of Pikermi, where scorched buildings and trees smouldered.
On Crete, over 5,000 people, including tourists and hotel staff, were evacuated from the Ierapetra region. Some were rescued from the sea by local fishermen.
Summer wildfires are frequent in Greece, with experts warning climate change is fuelling their intensity.
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