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Greece, Wildfire

CNN on MSN · 3h

Wildfires are tearing through a popular tourist hotspot in Greece, forcing mass evacuations

The wildfire flames have spread rapidly across Crete, reaching homes as well as hotels and other tourist accommodations.

The Washington Post · 6h

Firefighters race to contain wildfires in Greece as thousands evacuated, elderly man dies in Turkey

ATHENS, Greece — Firefighters raced Thursday to contain wildfires that forced thousands to flee holiday resorts on the southern Greek island of Crete, while neighboring Turkey grappled with its own deadly blazes that claimed at least one life.

Wildfire on Greek island of Crete scorches forest, forces evacuation of over 1,000

Scores of residents and tourists were evacuated and moved to a temporary shelter at an indoor stadium in Ierapetra. Some left Crete by boats, authorities said.

Wildfire kills two people in Spain

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Two Die in Spain Wildfire, Two Deaths in France From European Heatwave

LONDON (Reuters) -Wildfires have killed two people in Spain and two others have died in France because of a heatwave that has gripped Europe and forced the closure of a nuclear reactor at a Swiss power plant.

ABC (Australian Broadcasting Co… · 1h

Wildfires threaten homes in Crete as Europe swelters through heatwave

Wildfires are burning close to homes in the Greek capital of Athens and on the island of Crete, fanned by strong winds and dry conditions. It comes as much of Europe swelters through another day of unseasonably warm conditions. Scientists say climate change is causing heatwaves to begin earlier in Europe, worsening fire seasons.

The Boston Globe · 1d

Wildfire kills two people in Spain amid European heat wave

The fire came amid a European heat wave that has sent thermometers soaring across large areas of the continent and set record high temperatures for June in Spain and Portugal.

2h

This pinecone-sized device could transform the fight against wildfires

The device can be deployed in fire-prone areas and left for years without maintenance, according to its creators. When a fire ...

49mon MSN

Lytton mayor on alert as 2 wildfires burn nearby

Two wildfires continue to burn in the Lytton area and have closed a portion of Highway 12 to all traffic except local drivers ...

19hon MSN

Three States at High Risk of Wildfires Amid Critical Warning

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued red flag warnings across three states Wednesday as forecasters say that a ...

6hon MSN

Six months after LA wildfires, some adjust to new life in RVs

Terry Kilgore lives alone in his Altadena neighborhood in California, sleeping in a recreational vehicle and surrounded by ...

23h

Experts probe cause of wildfires that burned over four days

A joint police and fire service investigation has been launched into the causes of large wildfires that burned over four days ...

Where firefighting efforts stand against Utah's two largest wildfires

So far in 2025, Utah has seen 438 wildfires, with 331 caused by human activity. Those fires have collectively burned more ...

Wildfires in residential areas are on the rise; why hydrants and the water system behind them were never meant to stop those fires

BYU professor Rob Sowby teaches and studies environmental engineering, urban water infrastructure and sustainability. He has ...

Condé Nast Traveler1d

Wildfires in Europe Are Impacting Travelers—Here's What to Know

A heatwave has taken hold of Europe, and wildfires are spreading across Turkey and France—here's everything we know.

22hon MSN

Heavy Rain Expected to Flood Two States After Wildfires

Wildfires can damage local vegetation and change soil characteristics, making the area more vulnerable to flash floods.

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