Wildfires are threatening the island of Crete, with the risk of engulfment extending to the Iberian Peninsula.
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Updated Jul 31
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Wildfires are threatening the island of Crete, with the risk of engulfment extending to the Iberian Peninsula.
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Weather warnings are in effect across Greece and Europe, including marine gales in Crete and heatwaves expected.Also in this story
- National emergency service responds to wildfire in Greece.
- Heat warnings and scorching temperatures are sweeping across parts of Europe, including Italy, Bulgaria, and the Danube plains.
- Severe wind warnings are active across multiple regions of Greece, including Peloponnese, Crete, and Attica.
- Attica, Crete, and Peloponnese share high wildfire risk due to current weather patterns.
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