Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wildfire burns in Ierapetra on the island of Crete IERAPETRA, Crete (Reuters) -Firefighters battled a blaze Thursday on the island ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A large wildfire broke out south of Athens on Thursday, triggering authorities to issue evacuation orders and shut down parts of the coastal road linking the Greek capital to ...

During the 2026 fire season, Greek authorities have stepped up efforts to combat arson caused by negligence by imposing hundreds of fines and carrying out dozens of arrests, Greek national broadcaster ...

Over 230 firefighters and aerial support deployed in Crete Winds complicate efforts; respiratory issues for some evacuees About 1,000 evacuated, 5,000 holidaymakers leave southeast Crete New fire ...