A wildfire fanned by galeforce winds on the southern Greek island of Crete has forced the evacuation of residents and tourists, officials said...

A wildfire fanned by gale-force winds on the southern Greek island of Crete has forced the evacuation of locals and tourists, officials said on...

A wildfire fanned by gale-force winds on the southern Greek island of Crete has forced the evacuation of locals and tourists, officials said on...

More than 1,500 residents and tourists were evacuated in Crete, as strong winds further fanned the flames. Firefighters are still trying to contain...

More than 1,500 residents and tourists were evacuated in Crete, as strong winds further fanned the flames. Firefighters are still trying to contain...

More than 1500 people have fled a fast-moving wildfire on the Greek island of Crete as crews battle blazes that are being fanned by strong winds.

ATHENS (Reuters) -Firefighters battled for a third day on Friday to put out a wildfire on the Greek island of Crete that has razed forests and olive...

Most of those fleeing the blaze were tourists. Firefighters struggled against heavy winds to bring the flames under control.

The blaze comes as southern Europe contends with an acute summer heatwave which has killed people in several countries.

The blaze comes as southern Europe contends with an acute summer heatwave which has killed people in several countries.