Summary
Firefighters in Greece worked to contain wildfires, leading to the evacuation of thousands from Crete and areas near Athens. In Turkey, wildfires resulted in two deaths and forced many to leave their homes. Both countries are dealing with extreme weather conditions due to climate change.
Key Facts
- Firefighters tackled wildfires in Greece, near Athens and on Crete.
- Over 5,000 tourists and locals were evacuated from Crete's Ierapetra area.
- A fire near Greece's Rafina port disrupted ferry services and led to evacuations.
- In Turkey, wildfires caused the deaths of two people, including a forestry worker.
- Hundreds of Turkey's wildfires were worsened by strong winds and high heat.
- Damaged homes in Turkey amounted to around 200 due to the fires.
- Turkey's parliament passed a climate law aiming for net-zero emissions by 2053.
- Summer wildfires are common in the Mediterranean, worsened by climate change.
