Greek firefighters intervene to put out major fires in Crete and Halkidiki, evacuating thousands of people and mobilizing significant resources.
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On July 2, 2025, Greek firefighters face major fires in Ierapetra, Crete, and in Halkidiki, where the evacuation of about 3,000 people was necessary. Firefighting efforts are hampered by strong winds and difficult terrain, and resources mobilized include more than 150 firefighters and 40 vehicles. Fires have also broken out in Kythera and authorities continue to battle the blaze, highlighting the impact of climate change on wildfires in Greece.
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