Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGreek firefighters are battling deadly wildfires on the island of Crete for a second day, following devastating blazes across Europe. Three Greek firefighters died on Wednesday while tackling fires on Crete and the mainland, with two others sustaining light injuries. Hundreds of residents and tourists were evacuated from Krya Vrysi and other villages on Wednesday, as high winds exacerbated the fire near popular holiday destinations. On Thursday, over 200 firefighters, supported by engines and aircraft, tackled two wildfires on Crete, where agricultural crops, olive groves, warehouses, and some houses have been damaged. Giorgos Tsapakos, deputy regional governor for civil protection on Crete, said on SKAI TV: “Unfortunately there is no improvement, and the latest information indicates that winds will increase later in the day.”In fullThree firefighters killed in Crete and mainland Greece as wildfires ravage southern EuropeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Deadly wildfires rage on Crete as crews tackle blazes for second day
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGreek firefighters are battling deadly wildfires on the island of Crete for a second day, following devastating blazes across Europe. Three Greek firefighters died on Wednesday while tackling fires on Crete and the mainland, with two others sustaining light injuries. Hundreds of residents and tourists were evacuated from Krya Vrysi and other villages on Wednesday, as high winds exacerbated the fire near popular holiday destinations. On Thursday, over 200 firefighters, supported by engines and aircraft, tackled two wildfires on Crete, where agricultural crops, olive groves, warehouses, and some houses have been damaged. Giorgos Tsapakos, deputy regional governor for civil protection on Crete, said on SKAI TV: “Unfortunately there is no improvement, and the latest information indicates that winds will increase later in the day.”In fullThree firefighters killed in Crete and mainland Greece as wildfires ravage southern EuropeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
