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Greece battles wildfire on Crete

Greece battles wildfire on Crete for a third day as temperatures rise

ATHENS (Reuters) -Gale force wind gusts complicated efforts on Friday to contain wildfires on Crete that have razed forests and olive groves and forced thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate.

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Greece Wildfire Engulfs Crete, Forces Mass Evacuations

A massive Greece wildfire on Crete, fueled by extreme heat and gale winds, has forced over 1,500 residents and tourists to evacuate as hundreds of firefighters battle multiple fronts. The post Greece Wildfire Engulfs Crete,

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Wildfire in Greece prompts evacuation while firefighters tackle blazes in Turkey and Syria

A new wildfire has erupted in Greece prompting evacuations, while firefighters in Turkey pressed ahead with efforts to contain a deadly blaze west of the country

Greece Shuts Acropolis for Part of Day as Heat Soars, Bans Outdoor Work

ATHENS (Reuters) -Greece shut the Acropolis for several hours in the afternoon on Tuesday, as the Mediterranean country baked ...

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Greece issues rare and 'extreme' alert as UK tourists warned of serious danger

Greece has been forced to issue a rare warning for UK tourists as a European heatwave continues, with temperatures expected ...

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Greece Heatwave Forces Acropolis Closure

The Acropolis is closing temporarily on Tuesday as a heatwave continues to grip Greece. The popular site in the capital city ...

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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 ...

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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Greece Bakes Under Scorching Heat: Acropolis Closed Amid Sweeping Heatwave

Greece shuts the Acropolis due to a major heatwave with temperatures reaching 41°C. Part of broader European heatwave, it ...

Acropolis closes as heatwave grips Greece

The Acropolis is closing temporarily on Tuesday as soaring temperatures continue to grip Greece. The popular site in the capital city of Athens was shutting from 13:00-17:00 local time (11:00-15:00 ...

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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.

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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 ...

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.

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