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Heartbreaking images emerge from Rethymno the day after deadly wildfire

The images from Preveli and the affected areas of southern Rethymno capture the devastating impact of the fiery inferno

The Samaria Gorge will be closed tomorrow, July 31th

According to the National Meteorological Service, strong winds of 7 Beaufort, with gusts of up to 9 Beaufort, are forecast for the Xyloskalo area on Friday.

“The winds were like a hurricane, I had never experienced such a disaster before”: Fisherman describes boat evacuation of civilians during Rethymno wildfire (video)

The reeds at the accommodation facilities had caught fire and sparks were falling onto the fishing boat, Nikos Matthaiakis recounts

Firefighters battle wildfires for a 2nd night in Preveli & Agia Paraskevi, Rethymno – Improved conditions in Asomatos, Kalymnos & Andros (Upd.)

Crete's Deputy Regional Governor for Civil Protection, Giorgos Tsapakis, said the wildfire in Rethymno has grown to an enormous scale

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