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Crete Wildfires Update: Mass Evacuation Ordered In Tourist Town - Here's What Travelling Brits Should Know

A major wildfire sparked on Wednesday and spread rapidly across Crete's southern coast due to gale-force winds. With over 1500 people already evacuated and wildfire risks remaining high today, here's what travelling Brits need to know.

International Business Times UK

Is it safe to travel to Crete amid 'dangerous' wildfires?

Thousands of people have been evacuated from the tourist hotspot, but what’s the current UK advice for travelling to Greece?

Evening Standard

At least 1,500 evacuated as massive wildfire rips through Greek holiday island

Fast-moving blaze destroys homes and rental properties

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Crete wildfire: Tourists evacuated as rapidly spreading blaze threatens holiday beach resorts

If you have been affected by the wildfires in Crete, get in touch by emailing megan.howe@standard.co.uk

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Police and fire service launch joint investigation after spate of wildfires

A joint investigation has been launched following a series of wildfires which took place over the weekend in Highland and Moray

The National (Scotland)

Seven missing after huge fireworks warehouse explosion in California

The blast in Yolo, outside of Sacramento, comes just days before fireworks celebrations on July 4

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Two killed in Spain wildfires as severe heatwave engulfs Europe

Storms are now expected across Europe

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Chase Fire Prompts Evacuation Call: How Big Is the Wildfire and What Do We Know So Far?

A human-caused wildfire near Chase, BC has grown to 35 hectares, prompting evacuations on Neskonlith reserve. Firefighting efforts continue amid challenging weather and flare-ups.

International Business Times UK

Scottish firefighters tackle wildfires for third day as risk to life grows

Dealing with very serious blazes means fire and rescue service has limited ability to respond to other emergencies

The Guardian - UK

Wildfires becoming 'danger to human life', Scottish Government warned

The Scottish Government has been warned that wildfires are “becoming a danger to human life” as they leave “stretched” firefighters unable…

The National (Scotland)

France and much of southern Europe roast as temperatures soar

A heatwave has gripped southern Europe, prompting authorities to issue health and wildfire warnings. Firefighters in France have been mobilised to tackle early summer fires and 84 of the country's 101 administrative areas have been put on heat alert.

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Turkiye battles wildfires in Izmir for second day, 50,000 people evacuated

Izmir’s airport suspends flights, and authorities evacuate residents as strong winds fan blaze in the western province.

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More than 100 people temporarily stranded after fleeing a blaze that spread to 478 acres within hours

Bystanders used boats and jet skis to rescue trapped crowd at reservoir

The Independent UK

Firefighters urge Government to tax polluters to fund struggling services

With recent heatwaves, the Fire Brigades Union said a decade of funding cuts has left the service overstretched and chronically underfunded.

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Europe heatwave latest: Extreme heat grips the continent as temperatures soar to 42C

Multiple countries on the continent are facing temperatures of 40C or above, with warnings for extreme heat

Evening Standard

Severe wildfires alert for London as heatwave to push temperature close to 100F

London Fire Brigade has tackled 14 wildfires so far in 2025, with nine taking place in June alone

Evening Standard

Which areas in London are at most risk of wildfires as fourth heatwave of summer hits this week?

Three wildfires broke out across London this week - which areas are most at risk?

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Oregon Legislature repeals contested wildfire hazard map

Oregon lawmakers have voted to repeal the state's contested wildfire hazard map

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Wildfires break out in London amid scorching temperatures

Specialist wildfire-fighting vehicles and dozens of firefighters scrambled to contain blazes

The Independent UK

Greece wildfires: Dozens evacuated as flames ravage holiday island

Wildfires fanned by strong winds are continuing to rage across the Greek island of Chios for a second consecutive day, prompting authorities to evacuate more villages.

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After Raging Wildfires in Canada, Saskatchewan Reopens for ATV and UTV Use

Canada's fire season is already up and running, and after some serious burns, the province of Saskatchewan put ATV and UTV bans in place to reduce further risk. Good weather has lifted those provisions.

The Independent UK

Fast-moving blaze in southwest Utah destroys a dozen structures and forces evacuations

A fast-moving fire fueled by high winds has destroyed a dozen structures, including homes, and forced some in a rural area of southwest Utah to evacuate

The Guardian - UK

Fire chiefs warn of barbecue wildfire risk amid amber heat alerts in England

Concerns raised about lighting outdoor fires after more than 500 blazes in the UK this year

The Guardian - US

The US is woefully underprepared for wildfire season, say insiders: ‘The stakes are life and death’

‘Efficiency’ cuts across offices have left teams understaffed, firefighters underpaid and uninsured, and without adequate equipment

The Independent UK

California preps for intense fire season – as Trump slashes federal aid

Trump has requested a 63% reduction in the U.S. Forest Service’s budget

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