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Mourners lay young fire chief to rest after fatal Gytheio wildfire

The fallen officer, a 2017 Fire Academy graduate who completed two years' service in Athens before his posting to Gytheio last year, was honoured by senior fire service and political leadership at the ceremony in Agrinio

“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

Wildfire breaks out on Andros island: 112 evacuation alert issued for Paleopoli

The fire is burning low vegetation

New wildfire on Paros: 112 alert issued for evacuation of Aspro Chorio area

Thirty-five firefighters, 10 vehicles and two wildfire response teams are battling the blaze

Rethymno firefighters laid to rest today after wildfire tragedy claims their lives

Funerals are held today for the two firefighters killed while battling a major wildfire near Krya Vrysi in southern Rethymno, after they became trapped when dense smoke left them unable to find their way to safety

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

Rethymno Wildfire: Watch video of dramatic Coast Guard sea rescue

The wildfire, burning in the Krya Vrysi area of Rethymno, remains out of control, with dramatic footage showing Coast Guard crews navigating through dense smoke

Paros wildfire: Battle against flames continues as at least 86 firefighters tackle scattered hotspots across the island

Two aircraft and five helicopters carry out periodic water drops, with one helicopter coordinating aerial operations

Paros wildfire subsides, firefighters battle scattered hotspots — “We remain vigilant due to strong winds,” Fire Brigade says

The wildfire burning on Paros for a second consecutive day has shown signs of improvement, although firefighters continue battling multiple scattered hotspots, with authorities warning that strong winds remain a major concern

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