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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

Three firefighters dead from the wildfires in Rethymno and Gytheio – Villages evacuated, sea rescues, reports of homes destroyed by fire – updated

Two firefighters who were battling the large wildfire in Nea Krya Vrysi, Rethymno have lost their lives

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