Wildfires in Crete: July 2–3, 2025 – Mass Evacuations, Firefighting Efforts, and Ongoing Danger
Crete, Greece – A major wildfire erupted near the southeastern coastal region of Ierapetra on July 2, 2025, leading to mass evacuations and an intensive firefighting response that continues into today, July 3. Fueled by extreme heat and gale-force winds, the blaze has caused widespread disruption and placed the region under high alert as crews […]