Crete in flames; A big fire raging, hundreds of people evacuated; Dramatic images PHOTO/VIDEO

The fire engulfed three fronts, and the fiery element was further intensified by the strong winds that are blowing in the area today, Kattimerini writes.According to information from the fire services, hundreds of local residents and tourists were evacuated from the threatened areas, following the instructions of the local authorities and the sending of two warnings. Terrible forest fire in Ierapetra, on the southeast coast of Crete, Greece 🇬🇷 (02.07.2025)Disaster News pic.twitter.com/DaCWTqRkKe&mdash; 🔞 SA911 (@Zulu72944051488) July 2, 2025 Tourists were moved to hotels in other areas, while some of the evacuees spent the night in the closed sports center in Ierapetra, which was opened as a temporary reception center. 🔴GREECE 🇬🇷| #CreteFire : Greek firefighters are on the front lines of a wildfire raging on the popular holiday destination of #Crete island. Acres of forest are burned, homes are threatened. Residents and tourists from at least four settlements on the island have been evacuated. pic.twitter.com/k7MgrKyc9z&mdash; Nanana365 (@nanana365media) July 3, 2025 #WATCH | Wildfire on Greek island Crete forces evacuations of hotels and villages, damages several homes and forest land.#Greece #Wildfire #Crete pic.twitter.com/duMEflFZcE&mdash; Moneycontrol (@moneycontrolcom) July 3, 2025 Three people have been hospitalized with respiratory problems and the fire service is continuing a major extinguishing operation using ground and air resources.As a result of the fire, there were problems with power and signal supply in the affected areas across the island. 🚨🇬🇷🔥 Wildfire Forces Evacuations on CreteA rapidly spreading wildfire on Crete has prompted the evacuation of 3,000 residents and tourists, with smoke causing visibility issues and hospitals on alert. pic.twitter.com/JSuYsasPA1&mdash; Xnews_with_Grok (@Xnews_with_grok) July 3, 2025

Crete in flames; A big fire raging, hundreds of people evacuated; Dramatic images PHOTO/VIDEO

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