A fisherman who helped evacuate about 30 people trapped by a wildfire on Crete's southern coast described hurricane-force winds, exploding gas cylinders and desperate rescue efforts, saying he hopes he never experiences anything like it again.

Four people, including the mayor of Paros, were released pending further investigation into a major landfill fire, as the mayor defended his actions and said the island's priority was containing the blaze.

Greece's prime minister paid tribute to three firefighters killed battling wildfires, highlighted efforts to strengthen the country's response to the climate crisis, and urged continued vigilance as dangerous fire conditions persist.

Hundreds gathered in southern Crete to honor 25-year-old seasonal firefighter Pantelis Diamantakis, who died while battling the devastating wildfire in Rethymno. A second firefighter killed in the same operation will be laid to rest later Thursday

The electricity network operator (DEDDIE) cut electricity to the area for safety after the blaze broke out

Visitors evacuated from the resort village of Agia Galini are returning to their accommodations as authorities restore electricity, repair roads and continue firefighting operations following the devastating wildfire in southern Crete.

Tributes are pouring in for a 27-year-old fire officer found dead near a wildfire in Gythio, while funerals are being held today for two firefighters who died battling a blaze on the island of Crete

Greece has placed its Civil Protection Mechanism on heightened alert after authorities forecast a very high wildfire risk across seven regions, urging residents to avoid outdoor activities that could spark fires.

Rethymno mourns two firefighters killed battling a wildfire, as Greece pays tribute to those who lost their lives fighting the flames.

Greek authorities have detained four people, including the mayor of Paros, as investigators examine the circumstances surrounding the wildfire that broke out on the island while firefighters continue monitoring scattered hotspots

Three firefighters died and three others were injured as major wildfires continued to burn across Greece, with authorities warning that extreme fire danger will persist into Thursday.

Crete's popular national park will be closed from both entrances on July 30 as authorities cite strong winds and a very high wildfire risk exceeding operational safety limits.

The wildfire, which broke out earlier in the day, continued to burn out of control, prompting a large-scale emergency response on land & sea.

Two firefighters lost their lives on Wednesday, battling a wildfire that broke out on the Greek island of Crete

Rethymno's fire service says the two seasonal firefighters died battling a blaze in strong winds, as evacuation orders remain in effect for several villages near the fire zone.

A 40-year study finds climate change is reshaping wildfire behavior in Greece, with Northern and Southern regions responding differently due to their ecosystems, vegetation and climate.

The AtmoHub monitoring service reported that smoke from the forest fire on the Greek island of Paros was carried by winds, affecting parts of the Cyclades and northern Crete as firefighters continued battling flare-ups.

Residents have been ordered to evacuate several communities as firefighters battle overnight to contain a fast-moving wildfire on the Cycladic island amid powerful winds and repeated flare-ups