A wildfire fanned by gale-force winds on the Greek island has forced the evacuation of 5,000 people.

A wildfire fanned by gale-force winds on the southern Greek island of Crete has forced the evacuation of some 5,000 residents and tourists, officials said Thursday. Experts say climate change is causing more frequent and more intense wildfires.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 19 minutes ago

Firefighters race to contain wildfires in Greece as thousands evacuated

NPR - World - 23 minutes ago

Crete wildfire 'retreating', say Greek firefighters

The Straits Times - World - 27 minutes ago

Wildfires claim lives in İzmir as Türkiye battles fierce blazes

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 2 hours ago

Evacuation ordered at Lynn Lake as wildfire threatens power in Manitoba town

A reception centre has been set up for the community’s 600 residents in Brandon, 1,100 kilometres south of Lynn Lake

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Northern Manitoba town orders evacuation as wildfire threatens power

Toronto Star - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Greece wildfires: Blazes threaten Athens homes as 1,000 in Crete forced to flee

Independent.ie - World - 3 hours ago

Europe -- Greece wildfires: Blazes threaten Athens homes as 1,000 in Crete forced to flee

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

California battles its biggest wildfire of the year -- 04 Jul 04:16 AM

NZ Herald - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

California's largest blaze this year explodes in size as hot weather raises wildfire risk statewide

A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California has exploded in size. Dry, hot weather is raising the fire risk for large portions of the state ahead of the

Lancaster Online - US News - 5 hours ago

Lytton's slow and steady rise from the ashes of 2021′s wildfires

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

wildfires - Sparks from an RCMP vehicle mishap ignited fire threatening Lytton - The incident triggers painful memories for the town razed four years ago

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

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

Firefighters battled blazes Thursday near Athens and on the island of Crete, where thousands were forced to flee holiday resorts, while blazes in neighboring Turkiye claimed at least two lives.

CTV News - World - 6 hours ago

Forester Who Warned of Jasper Wildfires Says More Action Needed to Rehabilitate Affected Areas

Epoch Times - World - 7 hours ago

Wildfires rage on Crete amid deadly European heatwave -- 03 Jul 09:52 PM

NZ Herald - World - 7 hours ago

California battles biggest wildfire of the year

Channel NewsAsia - World - 7 hours ago

Sparks from RCMP trailer ignited wildfire near Lytton, B.C., say police

A spark from a failed trailer belonging to an RCMP officer is responsible for a wildfire burning near Lytton, B.C., police say.

CBC News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Wildfire explodes to over 52,000 acres

ABC News - US News - 7 hours ago

Wildfire explodes to more than 52,000 acres in 1 day

ABC News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

California Is Battling Its Biggest Wildfire of the Year

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Greece Wildfires: More Than 5,000 Evacuated From Tourist Hotspot

Wildfires are burning across Europe, with major blazes in Greece and Turkey forcing thousands to evacuate and killing two people.

Newsweek - World - 9 hours ago

Madre Fire Map: California Wildfire Engulfed 35,000 Acres in 24 Hours

The Madre fire surpassed 35,000 burned acres on Thursday, marking the biggest blaze in California this year.

Newsweek - US News - 9 hours ago

Türkiye contained 621 of 624 wildfires in one week, minister says

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

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

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Wildfires traumatize us all. Here's how to cope

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

HOLS INFERNO -- Crete declares state of emergency for wildfire zones as 5,000 holidaymakers flee & residents saved by boat from inferno

Irish Sun - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Giant 'Madre Fire' surges across 35,000 acres in Southern California, becoming the states largest wildfire this year

A rapidly spreading wildfire in Southern California quickly became the state’s largest fire of the year after igniting on Wednesday, leading to evacuations.

New York Post - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Largest wildfire blaze in California continues to explode in size

A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California exploded in size as dry, hot weather raised the fire risk for large portions of the state ahead of the July Fourth holiday

Independent UK - US News - 12 hours ago

Wildfire explodes to over 35,000 acres overnight in California

ABC News - US News - 12 hours ago

California's largest blaze explodes in size as dry, hot weather raises wildfire risk statewide

Stars and Stripes - US News - 13 hours ago

Firefighters race to contain wildfires burning in Greece and Turkey

Euronews - World - 14 hours ago

Thousands evacuated as Greek, Turkish wildfires rage

Athens: A wildfire fanned by gale force winds on the southern Greek island of Crete has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and tourists,...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

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

Toronto Star - World - 14 hours ago

Wildfires prompt evacuations from Greek island Crete -- Firefighters struggled to gain control over a massive wildfire burning on the Greek island of Crete, as powerful winds fanned the flames.

Firefighters struggled to gain control over a massive wildfire burning on the Greek island of Crete, as powerful winds fanned the flames.

CBS News - World - 14 hours ago

Thousands evacuated as Greece wildfire rages on Crete

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

'Tremendously unfortunate': B.C. wildfire sparked by RCMP vehicle

CTV News - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Crete wildfire displaces more than 1,000

Irish Times - World - 15 hours ago

Federal contractors improperly dumped wildfire-related asbestos waste at L.A. area landfills

Cleanup crews contracted by the Army Corp of Engineers dumped asbestos-tainted wildfire debris in landfills that they shouldn't have, according to government records.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 15 hours ago

Hundreds evacuated as wildfire rages on Crete

Manila Times - World - 16 hours ago

Tourists and homeowners evacuated after wildfire rips through Crete

A wildfire is raging in Crete while large parts of Greece remain under an orange fire warning

Independent UK - World - 16 hours ago

Wildfires threaten homes in Crete as Europe swelters through heatwave

Australian Broadcasting Corp - World - 16 hours ago

Video shows Crete wildfire raging as firefighters try to contain blaze

Independent UK - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

One dead as wildfires rage near western Turkish city of İzmir

Turkish Minute - World - 16 hours ago

Hundreds on Greek island flee raging wildfire that officials warn 'they cannot stop'

Sky News - Technology - 17 hours ago

Evacuations as wildfire blazes on Greek island

Sky News - World - 18 hours ago

Madre Fire map: Evacuations for California's largest wildfire of 2025

The Mercury News - Environment - 18 hours ago

Elderly man dies as wildfires rage in Turkiye, forcing evacuations and road closures

Firefighters on Thursday discovered the body of an elderly man after dousing a wildfire near a village in western Turkiye, while crews elsewhere continued to battle another blaze that closed a highway and forced some residents to be evacuated from their homes.

CTV News - Politics - 18 hours ago

Elderly man dies as wildfires rage in Turkey, forcing evacuations and road closures

ABC News - World - 18 hours ago

Watch: Firefighters battle major wildfire on Greek island of Crete

Euronews - World - 18 hours ago

Hotels and homes evacuated on Greek island of Crete as wildfire burns out of control

ABC News - World - 19 hours ago

Wildfires in eastern Germany injure firefighters and force evacuations

ABC News - World - 19 hours ago

ISLAND BLAZE -- Warning for Irish tourists as hotels on hol island evacuated as wildfires rage

Irish Sun - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Wildfire forces evacuation of thousands on Greek island of Crete -- , -- 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.

BBC News - Science - 20 hours ago

Heat wave cooks Europe as 1,000 flee wildfire on Greece's Crete

A wildfire on the Greek island of Crete forced the evacuation of more than 1,000 people and scorched forests and olive groves Thursday, as hundreds of...

Daily Sabah - World - 20 hours ago

Hatay quake survivor faces 2nd disaster as wildfire destroys home

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Tourists evacuated in Crete as wildfire whipped up by gale-force winds

More than 1,500 people have been told to leave their homes and hotels

WalesOnline - World - 22 hours ago

Is it safe to travel to Crete amid 'dangerous' wildfires?

Thousands of people have been evacuated from the tourist hotspot, but what’s the current UK advice for travelling to Greece?

Evening Standard - World - 22 hours ago

Firefighters battle raging wildfire on Greek island of Crete

Watch as wildfires blaze across the Greek island of Crete, as thousands of people have been forced to evacuate. Footage captured on Wednesday (2 July) shows billows of smoke and amber flames rising from the island, as emergency service workers can be seen rushing to the scene. Gale-force winds have fanned the blaze, which broke out yesterday and now extends over at least 6km.

Independent UK - World - 23 hours ago

Crete wildfire causes evacuations of hotels and homes

Euronews - World - 23 hours ago

Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

At least 1,500 evacuated as massive wildfire rips through Greek island

Fast-moving blaze destroys homes and rental properties

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Crete: Greek firefighters battle wildfire as some areas evacuated

More than 155 firefighters battled flames in the municipality of Ierapetra

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece. Video, 00:00:51 -- , -- Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece

BBC News - Science - 1 day ago

Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece -- Hundreds have been evacuated as wildfires continues to burn in Halkidiki and the island of Crete. -- Europe

BBC News - World - 1 day ago

Tourists evacuated as wildfire rages on Greek island of Crete

‘It’s a very difficult situation. The fire is very hard to contain. Right now, they cannot contain it’ - Nektarios Papadakis, civil protection official

Evening Standard - World - 1 day ago

Mass evacuations on Crete as out of control wildfire bears down on tourists and Europe's heatwave hell continues

Daily Mail - World - 1 day ago

Crete: Wildfire on Greek island prompts evacuations

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

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 1 day ago

Canada turns to drones for reforestation after wildfires

Times of India - World - 1 day ago

150 National Guard troops moved from LA immigration mission to help battle wildfires

Roughly 150 California National Guard troops working in Los Angeles for more than three weeks guarding federal property from immigration protesters and providing protection to federal agents making arrests have been reassigned to help prepare for wildfire season.

Stars and Stripes - US News - 1 day ago

This pinecone-sized device could transform the fight against wildfires

In the multibillion-dollar global fight against wildfires, early detection is critical. Satellites, drones, thermal cameras and manned lookout towers are just some of the tools currently used to alert authorities and first responders to imminent threats.

CTV News - Science - 1 day ago

Video: Massive wildfires break out in Spain

Videos posted on social media show flames and towering plumes of smoke in the Catalonia region of Northeastern Spain.

Aljazeera - Environment - 1 day ago

Wildfire kills 2 people in Spain as parts of Europe bake in heat wave

ABC News - Business - 1 day ago

Newsom calls on Trump to boost wildfire preparedness and 'make America rake again'

Gov. Newsom challenged the Trump administration to match the state's investments in wildfire preparedness. In response, the administration criticized Newsom's own funding cuts.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 day ago

Canadian-built waterbomber gets upgrade for global wildfire fight

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 day ago

Pentagon releases 150 National Guard troops from security mission deployment in LA as wildfire threats mount

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved the release of California National Guard troops from a federal mission in response to wildfire concerns.

Fox News - US News - 2 days ago

UK sees hottest day of the year so far and Turkey battles wildfires in Europe heatwave

Two people have died in Italy and Portugal and Spain recorded their highest-ever June temperatures this week.

BBC News - Science - 2 days ago

Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage

Sky News - Technology - 2 days ago

Sask. boy mows lawns to help dad who lost home in wildfire

CTV News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Trump Says Roads Prevent Wildfires. The Truth Is More Complicated

Gizmodo - Technology - 3 days ago

Türkiye battles major wildfires as thousands evacuate in western regions

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Turkey airport grounds all flights as out of control wildfire traps tourists

No flights could land at or take off from Adnan Menderes Airport, which serves the coastal city of Izmir, for several hours

WalesOnline - World - 3 days ago

Video: Over 1,000 firefighters tackle wildfires in Turkiye's Izmir

Video shows residents in western Turkey desperately trying to stop the spread of wildfires.

Aljazeera - Environment - 3 days ago

Foreign Office advice as wildfires rage in Turkey - tourists could be told to 'leave'

Daily Express - World - 3 days ago

All flights from popular holiday destination grounded as wildfire rages

Daily Express - World - 4 days ago

All flights grounded at airport in Turkey due to wildfire

WalesOnline - World - 4 days ago

Wildfires ravaging Europe threaten 'countless' animals

The recent forest fires that continue to rampage across European countries are affecting vital ecosystems and countless numbers of domestic animals and...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 5 days ago

A lift for LA as iconic Getty Villa Museum reopens, scarred but intact after fires -- The Getty Villa Museum in Los Angeles, notable for its ancient art, has reopened to the public after post-wildfire cleanup and restoration of its grounds.

Christian Science Monitor - US News - 5 days ago

Flaw in Edison's equipment in Sylmar sparked two major wildfires in last six years, lawyers say

Southern California Edison’s admission that its equipment may have ignited the Hurst fire in the San Fernando Valley on Jan. 7 is being seized on by lawyers suing the company for another fire in the same area.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 5 days ago

Wildfires can pollute rivers, drinking water for years -- After the smoke clears, a wildfire's legacy can haunt rivers for years, putting drinking water at risk.

UPI - Opinion - 6 days ago

Greece holiday hotspot evacuated as wildfires rage in six areas -- Wildfires continue to burn on a Greek island for the fourth consecutive day around the main town...

Daily Express - Environment - 8 days ago

Wildfires ravage Greek island Chios as 'state of emergency' declared

Evening Standard - World - 8 days ago

'Above-normal fire potential': SDG&E prepares for peak wildfire season

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Business - 9 days ago

After the smoke clears, a wildfire's legacy can haunt rivers for years, putting drinking water at risk -- Ben Livneh, University of Colorado Boulder

The Conversation - US News - 10 days ago

Wildfire burning near Moffat County coal mine 100% contained

The Denver Post - Environment - 11 days ago

Wildfire burning near Western Slope coal mine between Meeker, Craig

The Denver Post - Environment - 13 days ago

Their house survived LA's wildfires. They still can't go home. -- In California, residents of once-vibrant Altadena are deciding whether to return and rebuild after devastating wildfires. Part 2 in a series.

Christian Science Monitor - Environment - 13 days ago

Southern France is enveloped in 'multi-source pollution' cocktail due to Saharan dust and Canadian wildfires

As global temperatures rise, these overlapping events are turning local air pollution into transcontinental threats.

Global Voices - Health - 13 days ago

Lopez: Five months after wildfires, it's still PTSD for animals: Pets trying to shake depression

'Dogs see the world in patterns — that’s how we’re able to train them. The No. 1 thing is to create a new normal.'

Los Angeles Times - Health - 19 days ago

California wildfire plan to ban most plants within 5 feet of homes overlooks some important truths about flammability -- Max Moritz, University of California, Santa Barbara and Luca Carmignani, San Diego State University

The Conversation - Environment - 1 month ago

As US braces for 'significant' wildfires, Trump's agriculture secretary addresses Forest Service departures

Democrats accused President Trump of decimating the Forest Service ahead of wildfire season, but USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins says the agency is "lean" and "effective."

Fox News - Environment - 1 month ago

Wildfire smoke is linked to thousands of premature deaths every year – here's why and how to protect yourself -- Rachel Connolly, University of California, Los Angeles and Michael Jerrett, University of California, Los Angeles

The Conversation - Environment - 1 month ago

Sawmills act to relieve wildfire threat from Hurricane Helene debris

Sawmills near areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene are clearing forests of debris that could become wildfire fuel. The effort could boost domestic timber production.

Fox News - Environment - 1 month ago

As wildfires intensify, utilities want liability protections. But then who pays?

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment - 2 months ago

Trump Said Cuts Wouldn't Affect Public Safety. Then He Fired Hundreds of Workers Who Help Fight Wildfires.

The White House and DOGE have sought to eliminate thousands of jobs from the Forest Service. The wildland firefighting force is one of many targets within the agency.

ProPublica - Environment - 2 months ago

In the face of natural disasters such as wildfires or earthquakes, human efforts can feel like a drop in the bucket. We desperately wait f...

Korea Times - Opinion - 3 months ago

A wildfire recovery resource from LA Times Studios

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 3 months ago

No, Los Angeles wildfires aren't affecting Phoenix air. Here's what is -- By TJ L'Heureux -- The air quality in Phoenix has been bad recently, but we probably can't blame California for it.

The air quality in Phoenix has been bad recently, but we probably can’t blame California for it.

Phoenix New Times - Environment - 3 months ago

How Trump's Federal Funding and Hiring Freezes Are Leaving America Vulnerable to Catastrophic Wildfire

Uncertainty over funding and hiring stemming from the president’s executive orders has limited wildfire training and postponed work to reduce flammable vegetation. It has also led some firefighters to leave the force, their colleagues said.

ProPublica - Environment - 4 months ago

An 'Iron Dome' to stop wildfires: Israeli startup's 'FireDome' is based on missile defense

Times of Israel - Business - 5 months ago

Donald Trump rails against California officials as wildfire spreads in and around Los Angeles

President-elect Donald Trump railed Sunday against the "incompetent pols" who are in charge of fighting the wildfires in Southern California.

Washington Times - World - 5 months ago

Politics, not science, caused destructive California wildfires

Washington Times - World - 5 months ago

What ignited the deadly California wildfires? Investigators consider an array of possibilities

Washington Times - US News - 5 months ago

Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks

Washington Times - US News - 5 months ago

The California wildfires could be leaving deeper inequality in their wake

Washington Times - US News - 5 months ago

Trump rails against California officials as wildfire spreads in and around Los Angeles

President-elect Donald Trump railed Sunday against the "incompetent pols" who are in charge of fighting the wildfires in Southern California.

Washington Times - US News - 5 months ago

Firefighters race to beat LA blazes as winds grow and death toll hits 16 -- Firefighters were racing against time Saturday to get on top of massive wildfires around Los Angeles as winds ramped up, pushing the blazes towards previously...

News 24 - Top Stories - 5 months ago

The L.A. county wildfires could be the costliest in U.S. history, early estimates say

Washington Times - Top Stories - 5 months ago

Los Angeles wildfires spark insurance anxiety among victims

News 24 - World - 5 months ago

Firefighters race to contain Los Angeles wildfires with menacing winds forecast to return

Washington Times - Top Stories - 5 months ago

'A miracle.' James Woods posts on X that his house survived Los Angeles wildfires

Washington Times - Top Stories - 5 months ago

The Los Angeles landmarks from film and TV damaged by wildfires

Washington Times - Top Stories - 5 months ago

Rubble, flames and devastated people captured in images as Los Angeles ravaged by wildfires

Washington Times - US News - 5 months ago

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry open their doors to friends left homeless by LA wildfires

News 24 - World - 5 months ago

Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jhené Aiko homes destroyed in deadly LA wildfires

News 24 - Entertainment - 5 months ago

Actor Steve Guttenberg returns to once-lush L.A. neighborhood now charred by devastating wildfire

Washington Times - Entertainment - 5 months ago

NBC's Jacob Soboroff finds the burnt-out home where he grew up, as wildfire stories turn personal

Washington Times - Entertainment - 5 months ago

Los Angeles wildfires devour nearly 10 000 homes and structures even as fierce winds ease

News 24 - World - 5 months ago

Trump to challenge Newsom on California's water policies amid uncontrolled wildfires

President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to use executive action to force California to funnel more water to the southern part of the state, after a water shortage helped fuel devastating fires in Lo

Washington Times - Top Stories - 5 months ago

NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff game to Arizona after days of wildfires

Washington Times - Sports - 5 months ago

Musk says SpaceX will provide free Starlink internet in L.A. as wildfires continue

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced Thursday that his company would provide free internet access via its Starlink terminals to those affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles.

Washington Times - Technology - 5 months ago

'We have lost practically everything': Deadly Los Angeles wildfires threaten Hollywood

News 24 - World - 5 months ago

Los Angeles wildfires spread to Hollywood as 100 000 ordered to evacuate

News 24 - World - 5 months ago

Wildfire rages in Los Angeles, forcing 30 000 to evacuate

News 24 - World - 5 months ago

Now the Wildfires Are Burning Here

That smell in the air is from brush fires in Prospect Park and the Palisades.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 7 months ago

FEMA Told Victims of New Mexico's Largest Wildfire It Can't Pay for Emotional Harm. A Judge Will Likely Rule It Must.

Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire victims sued the agency because it will compensate them only for losses that come with a price tag. Victims say the law allows them to be paid for the stress of fleeing the blaze and the toll of losing their possessions.

ProPublica - Environment - 8 months ago

Between flames and smoke, Brazil tries to fight record breaking wildfires

The National Confederation of Municipalities estimates that 11 million people have been directly affected by the fires. The economic losses reached at least 1,1 billion BRL (203 Million USD), according to them.

Global Voices - Science - 8 months ago

Investigation Reveals Cause of Deadly Maui Wildfire

VICE News - Top Stories - 9 months ago

Wildfire doubles in Colorado's Rocky Mountains as evacuations continue

Star Tribune - US News - 11 months ago

North Macedonia is seeking EU assistance as wildfires burn across the Balkans

Star Tribune - World - 11 months ago

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says

Star Tribune - Health - 11 months ago

Wildfire and Air Quality Tracker

New York Times - US News - 2 years ago

Slideshow: Deadly wildfires destroyed parts of California

ABC News - US News - 3 years ago