Wildfires rage across Greece and Southern Europe
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Firefighters and local authorities
Greece, Spain, Portugal, Turkey
July 31, 2026
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Hundreds evacuated by sea in central Greece due to wildfires. Fires also active in Crete, Spain, Portugal, and Turkey. Heatwaves and climate change cited as contributing factors.
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