The wildfires that have engulfed Turkiye for weeks have surrounded the country's fourth-largest city, leading to the evacuation of more than 1,765 people and causing the tragic death of one firefighter.
A wildfire on the Greek island of Crete forced the evacuation of 5,000 people and has been extinguished with no reported casualties.230 firefighters and six helicopters were dispatched to manage the blaze near Ierapetra, evacuating residents and visitors. Helicopters continued operating to prevent flare-ups, with MPs discussing the return of evacuated individuals. Meanwhile, a fire near Rafina destroyed some houses and vehicles, leading to the evacuation of 300 people, but was also brought under control.
