2 firefighters die in a wildfire on the southern Greek island of Crete
About 125 firefighters and aerial crews battled the blaze as strong winds hampered efforts to contain the fire, officials said.
- Two firefighters died on Wednesday in the Rethymno region of Crete after becoming trapped while battling a rapidly spreading wildfire, the Greek Fire Service said. The circumstances of their deaths were not immediately clear.
- About 125 firefighters were tackling the blaze, which broke out Wednesday afternoon in the region. Strong winds fanned the fire, hampering containment efforts as the flames spread quickly near the village of Krya Vrisi.
- Four helicopters and four water-dropping planes were deployed to combat the flames across the 15 km fire front. These aircraft provided critical aerial support alongside ground crews battling the blaze.
- The Greek Fire Service issued a statement honoring the firefighters, saying they "fell heroically in the line of duty to protect the lives and property of citizens and the natural environment." The deaths underscore risks faced by crews.
- Across Europe, extreme heat and widespread dryness have intensified wildfires this year. The European Union's Copernicus climate service reports the continent is warming at more than twice the global average, threatening further disasters.
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AlKhaleej TodayThree Greek firefighters die as wildfires threaten parts of southern Europe
ATHENS —Three Greek firefighters died battling blazes during high winds on the island of Crete and the mainland as wildfires spread across Europe on Wednesday after days of devastating fires in Spain and France.In Crete, gale-force winds whipped up flames prompting the evacuation of several villages, and two firefighters died after becoming trapped near the village of Krya Vrysi while they were driving between fire fronts when the blaze swept th…
Forest Fires: Firefighters Die Trapped in the Extinguishing Vehicle – Fire on Crete "Out of Control"
Greece and Turkey are now also hit by violent forest fires. In Crete, two firefighters die fighting the flames. The wind becomes a great danger on the holiday island.
Dozens of forest fires have broken out across Greece in recent days, fanned by strong winds, but firefighters have mostly managed to contain them.
Nightmarish night and national mourning for the loss of three firefighters in Rethymno and Gythio, while fire fronts rage uncontrollably in Crete and Lesvos. The post All-night battle with fire in Crete – Mourning for the 3 dead firefighters, houses were given over to the flames appeared first on in.gr.
An out-of-control forest fire on the Greek island of Crete is currently threatening a popular holiday resort on the south coast.
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