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

By Laura Paddison, Chris Liakos, CNN (CNN) — More than 200 firefighters are struggling to tackle an out-of-control wildfire on Crete — Greece’s largest island and a tourist hotspot — as authorities order mass evacuations. The fire broke out Wednesday …

Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece

Hundreds of people have been evacuated as major wildfires continue to burn out of control in parts of Greece. The fires, which have been fanned by gale-force winds, broke out on Wednesday afternoon, spread rapidly, threatening homes, tourist accommodation, …

Devastating fires on the island of Crete in Greece. Hundreds of people evacuated

0 Hundreds of locals and tourists on the Greek island of Crete have been evacuated due to devastating wildfires. These have intensified due to strong winds. Fires are also taking place on the island of Kythera and in the north of the Halkidiki region, …

Greece travel warning as hotels evacuated in tourist hotspot

Hundreds of people have been evacuated as a major wildfire continues to burn on the Greek island of Crete. A fast-moving wildfire whipped by gale-force winds burned through the night and into Thursday on Greece’s southern island of Crete, More than 1,500 …

Two men face charges over wildfires in northern Greece

NEWS File photo. [Konstantinos Anagnostou/Reuters] A 45-year-old man appeared before a Halkidiki court under summary proceedings, charged with negligent arson in connection with a large wildfire that broke out in a remote pine forest near Vourvourou, …

Blaze on Crete, Greece, Forces Tourists and Locals to Flee

At the same time, on the Greek mainland, a forest fire has broken out at Vourvourou in Chalkidiki. Some 160 firefighters with seven forest commando teams, volunteers, 49 vehicles and unmanned aircraft have been deployed along the perimeter. Water tankers …

Greece is prey to wildfires fuelled by strong winds, drought and heat linked to climate change

Greece is prey to wildfires fuelled by strong winds, drought and heat linked to climate change

Barron, WI (54812) Today Mostly sunny. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 89F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Scattered thunderstorms, especially during the evening. Low around 70F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Updated: …

Greece recorded its hottest ever summer last year when 45,000 hectares were torched

Hundreds evacuated as Greece wildfire rages on Crete