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How to stay safe if you’re visiting Greece and Türkiye during summer wildfire season
Summer blazes are common in the eastern Mediterranean region, where experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the ...
Firefighters race to contain wildfires in Greece as thousands evacuated, 2 die in Turkey
Firefighters are battling wildfires in Greece and Turkey, forcing thousands to evacuate. On Thursday, a blaze near the island ...
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Wildfires erupt across Mediterranean as heatwave worsens
Blazes break out in France, Greece, Turkiye and Syria, with several other nations on high alert over scorching weather.
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Greek Tourism Official Shares Update Following Crete Wildfire Evacuation
According to Reuters, thousands were evacuated late last week as Crete endured gale force winds that exacerbated wildfires ...
New fire threatens homes in Greece's Athens, blaze in Crete displaces over 1,000, as Europe bakes in heatwave
Firefighters battled a blaze Thursday on the island of Crete that scorched forests and olive groves and forced over 1,000 to ...
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Wildfires erupt in Greece, Turkey and Syria amid intense heat
Greece is bracing for another sweltering heatwave as heat dome, a high-pressure system that traps hot air like a lid, moves ...
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Greece battles dozens of wildfires amid escalating heatwave risk
ATHENS - Firefighters in Greece were battling more than 50 wildfires across the country on Sunday, as authorities warned of ...
As Fire Videos Compete With Beach Photos, Greeks Who Rely on Tourism Are Worried
More than 1,500 people were evacuated when a fire broke out on the southeastern tip of Crete, most of them tourists.