According to Reuters, thousands were evacuated late last week as Crete endured gale force winds that exacerbated wildfires ...

Firefighters battled a blaze Thursday on the island of Crete that scorched forests and olive groves and forced over 1,000 to ...

Firefighters struggled to gain control over a massive wildfire burning on the Greek island of Crete, as powerful winds fanned ...

Crete is ready to welcome tourists as normal following last week’s wildfire, which prompted the evacuation of around 1,500 ...

The blaze has been raging since Wednesday and fire crews say the conditions are creating new flare-ups, making containment ...

Firefighters were struggling Thursday to bring a major wildfire on Greece's southern island of Crete under control, hampered ...

A massive wildfire continues to rage uncontrollably on three fronts in Ierapetra, Crete, with firefighters battling through ...

A fast-moving wildfire on the Greek island of Crete forces evacuations of homes and hotels. Authorities say the fire, driven ...

At least 5,000 tourists were forced to evacuate parts of Crete as a massive wildfire scorched forests and olive groves on the ...

[1/5] A destroyed car stands in the aftermath of a wildfire near Ierapetra, on the island of Crete, Greece, July 4, 2025. REUTERS/Alexandros Avramidis Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab.

Most of those fleeing the blaze were tourists. Firefighters struggled against heavy winds to bring the flames under control.

The island is a beloved destination for tourists, many of whom would have started flocking to the Greek island as the summer ...