Wildfires in Greece: blaze out of control in Rethymno, Crete
- Dozens of rural and forest fires broke out in Greece within 24 hours, while gale-force winds made firefighting operations difficult in many parts of the country.
- From 18:00 on Tuesday to 18:00 on Wednesday, the Greek Fire Service recorded 37 rural and forest fires.
- Thirty were tackled immediately, while operations were still under way in seven cases.
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- Dozens of rural and forest fires broke out in Greece within 24 hours, while gale-force winds made firefighting operations difficult in many parts of the country.
- From 18:00 on Tuesday to 18:00 on Wednesday, the Greek Fire Service recorded 37 rural and forest fires.
- Thirty were tackled immediately, while operations were still under way in seven cases.
Sources: Euronews