A wildfire on Crete led to the evacuation of 5,000, but has been extinguished with no casualties reported. Firefighters and helicopters were deployed near Ierapetra to control the flames. In another incident near Rafina, strong winds caused a fire that resulted in the evacuation of 300 people and property damage. Despite the firefighting efforts, risks persisted, and rising temperatures in Greece posed further threats to fire safety. Meanwhile, in Turkiye, two fatalities were reported due to the fires.
A wildfire on the Greek island of Crete forced the evacuation of 5,000 people and has been extinguished with no reported casualties.230 firefighters and six helicopters were dispatched to manage the blaze near Ierapetra, evacuating residents and visitors. Helicopters continued operating to prevent flare-ups, with MPs discussing the return of evacuated individuals. Meanwhile, a fire near Rafina destroyed some houses and vehicles, leading to the evacuation of 300 people, but was also brought under control.
The fire in Crete damaged forest and olive trees but resulted in no casualties. In mainland Greece, another fire fanned by strong winds led to evacuation and property damage, but efforts maintained readiness to respond to potential flare-ups. Weather forecasts indicated rising temperatures up to 43°C, increasing fire risks.
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