Fierce Fires in Greece and Turkiye Leave Two Dead

Greece

Crete

• Location: Near the town of Ierapetra
• Evacuations: 5,000 people
• Damage: Trees and olive groves
• Casualties: None
• Status: No active fire front as of Friday morning

Mainland Greece

• Location: Near the port town of Rafina
• Evacuations: 300 people
• Damage: Houses and vehicles destroyed, ferry services disrupted
• Status: Firefighters on alert due to strong winds

Weather Forecast

• Temperature: Up to 43°C in some areas this weekend

Turkiye

Casualties

• Total: 2 deaths
• Forestry worker near Odemis
• 81-year-old resident from smoke inhalation

Ongoing Fires

• Location: Near the coastal town of Cesme
• Evacuations: Three neighborhoods
• Damage: About 200 homes damaged or destroyed
• Impact: Road closures

General Information

• Cause: Strong winds, extreme heat, and low humidity
• Seasonal Context: Summer wildfires are regular occurrences
• Climate Change: Experts warn of worsening conditions