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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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Major wildfire rages out of control on the fringes of the Greek capital - NPR
ATHENS, Greece — Hundreds of firefighters backed by more than 30 water-dropping planes were battling a major forest fire raging out of control Monday on the northern fringes of the Greek capital.
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Wildfires around Athens under control, Greek officials say. This follows the evacuation of thousands of people earlier this week.
Crews in Greece working to contain deadly wildfires 02:57. Firefighters and milder winds have helped tame a spate of active wildfires surrounding Athens, but the risk for flare ups remains ...
Crete wildfire: Government issues emergency alert warning for Brits travelling to Greece
A major wildfire started on the Greek island of Crete on Wednesday and has spread rapidly, forcing 3,000 residents to be ...
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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.
Severe heat waves hit southern Europe as local authorities warn against wildfire risks
Major heat waves across southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) in ...
Three days of burning: Greece arrests woman suspected of starting wildfire with discarded cigarette
The Georgian was charged with unintentional arson, two fire brigade officials told Reuters on condition anonymity. Witnesses ...
UK sees hottest day of the year so far and Turkey battles wildfires as heatwave grips Europe
East Malling in Kent has hit 33.5C, making it the hottest day in the UK so far this year. Forecasts suggest we could still ...