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As Fire Videos Compete With Beach Photos, Greeks Who Rely on Tourism Are Worried

4 juillet 2025 à 12:10
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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Firefighters trying to put out flames on Thursday in Ierapetra on the island of Crete, a popular tourist destination in Greece.

Greece Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 1,500 People From Island of Crete

3 juillet 2025 à 11:52
Most of those fleeing the blaze were tourists. Firefighters struggled against heavy winds to bring the flames under control.

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More than 200 firefighters battled a blaze in the Greek island of Crete, but their work was made more difficult by heavy winds and rugged mountain terrain.
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