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Thousands evacuate as wildfire burns in Crete
- A large wildfire broke out on July 3, 2025, near Ierapetra on the southeastern coast of Crete, Greece, forcing mass evacuations.
- Gale-Force winds, measured at a level eight on the Beaufort scale, rapidly intensified the wildfire, hindering containment efforts and necessitating the evacuation of multiple communities.
- Firefighters, supported by helicopters and water-dropping equipment, battled the fire through the night while around 1,500 people were relocated to temporary shelters in Ierapetra.
- Homes and rental properties in Agia Fotia suffered damage and a power outage, while at least four elderly people were hospitalized for smoke-induced respiratory problems as all hospitals were placed on alert.
- The wildfire highlights Greece's recurring summer fire threat worsened by climate change and a historic European heat wave, with ongoing firefighting efforts prioritizing protection of settlements.
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In Crete, the fire caused the authorities to evacuate "3,000 tourists and 2,000 inhabitants during the night from Wednesday to Thursday".
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