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Greece, Turkey and Wildfire

Wildfire in Greece prompts evacuation while firefighters tackle blazes in Turkey and Syria

A new wildfire has erupted in Greece prompting evacuations, while firefighters in Turkey pressed ahead with efforts to contain a deadly blaze west of the country

The Washington Post · 1d

Firefighters race to contain wildfires in Greece as thousands evacuated, 2 die in Turkey

Firefighters raced Thursday to contain wildfires that forced thousands to flee holiday resorts on the southern Greek island of Crete, while neighboring Turkey grappled with its own deadly blazes that claimed at least one life.

Daily Journal · 5h

New wildfire near Athens, Crete blaze 'retreating': firefighters

A wildfire on the island of Crete that forced the evacuation of 5,000 tourists and locals is "retreating", Greek firefighters told AFP on Friday, but a new blaze fanned by

Crete, Greece and Wildfire

Reuters on MSN · 1h

Greece battles wildfire on Crete for a third day as temperatures rise

Gale force wind gusts complicated efforts on Friday to contain wildfires on Crete that have razed forests and olive groves and forced thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate.

Associated Press · 1d

Wildfire burns out of control on Greece’s island of Crete

A fast-moving wildfire whipped by gale-force winds burned through the night and into Thursday on Greece’s southern island of Crete, prompting the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from hotels and homes.

BBC · 1d

Wildfire forces evacuation of thousands on Greek island of Crete

The blaze has been raging since Wednesday and fire crews say the conditions are creating new flare-ups, making containment efforts extremely difficult.

California’s Largest Wildfire of Year Forces Evacuations

Hindustan Times on MSN · 23m

Madre Fire updates: Evacuation orders issued for these areas affected by California's largest wildfire of 2025

The Los Padres National Forest, Cal Fire in San Luis Obispo, and Bureau of Land Management have been coordinating the firefighting efforts under a unified command. To combat the Madre Fire, nearly 608 personnel have been deployed including 46 engines,

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 3h

California’s Largest Wildfire of the Year Forces Evacuations

The Madre Fire has grown to more than 52,500 acres in San Luis Obispo County.

USA TODAY on MSN · 3h

Madre Fire explodes in size, becoming California's largest wildfire this year

The Madre Fire is the largest wildfire in California in 2025 — surpassing the Los Angeles-area fires that devastated parts of the region in January.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on July 4

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:30 a.m. in Merced County, California. The wildfire has been burning on private land.

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'Sky crane' helicopters replace wildfire planes at Colorado airport

The U.S. Forest Service has shifted aerial wildfire firefighting resources along Colorado's Front Range. Two large 'sky crane ...

49mon MSN

Outdoor fires warning after wildfire

The public has been warned of the dangers of lighting fires outdoors during hot weather after one developed into a large ...

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Wildfire damages Montana's largest state park

A wildfire burning in Makoshika State Park has scorched more than 150 acres since it ignited Wednesday night, prompting the ...

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Insurance claims and financial assistance can overwhelm wildfire victims. Here’s where to start

Wildfire devastation can be overwhelming but you don’t have to tackle it alone. Learn more about insurance claims and ...

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on July 4

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:35 a.m. in Los Angeles County, California. The wildfire has been burning on private ...

Crews battle wildfire at Huddersfield landmark

Firefighters spent the night at a well-known Huddersfield landmark tackling a "significant" grass fire. Photos shared on ...

How to Appeal a FEMA Denial After a Wildfire

Learn how Los Angeles wildfire survivors can appeal FEMA denials, what documents you need, and where to get local support.

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