Three Greek firefighters died battling blazes during high winds on the island of Crete and the mainland as wildfires spread across Europe on Wednesday after days of devastating fires in Spain and France.

More than 2,200 firefighters and over 20 aircraft remain mobilized, supported by crews from across France and European partners.

Heatwaves intensify deadly fires across Europe, killing two firefighters on the Greek island of Crete.

Over 150 firefighters and eight aircraft had been dispatched, the fire department said.