A serious wildfire broke out in a forest in southeastern Crete in Greece on July 2. On the 3rd, residents of 4 more villages were asked to be evacuated immediately. The fire department said the fire situation in the area has not been effectively controlled, and firefighters are continuing to put out the fire. Currently, about 5,000 tourists around the site of the incident have been moved to safety. According to reports, the Greek Civil Protection Department has sent additional fire forces to provide support.

A serious wildfire broke out in a forest in southeastern Crete in Greece on July 2. On the 3rd, residents of 4 more villages were asked to be evacuated immediately. The fire department said the fire situation in the area has not been effectively controlled, and firefighters are continuing to put out the fire. Currently, about 5,000 tourists around the site of the incident have been moved to safety. According to reports, the Greek Civil Protection Department has sent additional fire forces to provide support.