Crete Wildfire Forces Mass Evacuations Amid Europe’s Intense Heatwave
Crete Wildfire Forces Mass Evacuations Amid Europe’s Intense Heatwave A significant wildfire is currently raging on the Greek island of Crete, leading to the urgent evacuation of over 1,500 residents and tourists. The blaze, which began Wednesday evening near Ierapetra on the island’s southeastern coast, is spreading rapidly, fueled by strong gale-force winds and a severe summer heatwave impacting southern Europe. More than 230 firefighters, some dispatched from Athens, are actively battling the inferno, which has already reached homes and…