Wildfire in Crete kills two firefighters, forces thousands to evacuate

A fast‑moving wildfire erupted on the island of Crete. The blaze claimed the lives of two firefighters. Thousands of residents were ordered to evacuate the affected area. Greece is also fighting fires on Lesbos and in the Peloponnese. A separate firefighter died while battling the Peloponnese blaze. The fires come amid a particularly severe wildfire season across Europe. Authorities are deploying resources to contain the multiple outbreaks. The situation highlights growing challenges for emergency services in the region.