Wildfires put Greece under pressure: Evacuations on Crete and in other regions

Rethymno - 31 July 2026: Smoke hangs over parts of Greece as emergency crews battle several forest and brush fires. According to a report by Franceinfo, several thousand people had to leave their homes or accommodations as a precaution in various areas, including Crete, the Cyclades and the outskirts of Athens. The situation remained particularly tense on the Mediterranean island of Crete.In the Rethymno district in the south of the island, firefighters were deployed to battle a blaze that was spreading under difficult conditions. The Greek fire service received reinforcements ...