Video. Crete wildfire kills two firefighters as fierce flames spread in Greece
- Updated: 30/07/2026 - 13:29 GMT+2 Wildfires continue to burn across Crete, Greece, where two firefighters died as strong winds fuelled the blaze and aircraft joined rescue efforts.
- More than 150 firefighters were deployed after the wildfire broke out on Wednesday.
- Strong winds drove the fire through vegetation, making it harder for crews to gain control.
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- Updated: 30/07/2026 - 13:29 GMT+2 Wildfires continue to burn across Crete, Greece, where two firefighters died as strong winds fuelled the blaze and aircraft joined rescue efforts.
- More than 150 firefighters were deployed after the wildfire broke out on Wednesday.
- Strong winds drove the fire through vegetation, making it harder for crews to gain control.
Sources: Euronews