Crete wildfire kills two firefighters as fierce flames spread in Greece

No Comment Video. Crete wildfire kills two firefighters as fierce flames spread in Greece Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 30/07/2026 - 13:29 GMT+2 Wildfires continue to burn across Crete, Greece, where two firefighters died as strong winds fuelled the blaze and aircraft joined rescue efforts. More than 150 firefighters were deployed after the wildfire broke out on Wednesday. Strong winds drove the fire through vegetation, making it harder for crews to gain control. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Authorities also issued evacuation orders for several communities, while helicopters and water-dropping aircraft dumped thousands of litres of water on the flames. The wildfire killed two firefighters in the Rethymno region, where crews continue to work to contain the blaze. Local media reported the pair may have become trapped in their vehicle after losing visibility in dense smoke. A third firefighter also died on Wednesday while tackling a separate wildfire in the Peloponnese. Greece climate change Fires Weather Top stories Now playing Next Crete wildfire kills two firefighters as fierce flames spread in Greece Now playing Next France migrants board overloaded boat for UK Channel crossing Now playing Next Germany heatwave sees Cologne residents cool off in mist Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 30th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next French teenager fined in Singapore for viral straw-licking prank Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 30th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Half of England declared to be 'officially in drought' Now playing Next Major wildfire breaks out on Greek island Paros as villages evacuated Now playing Next FIFA's World Cup sale plan met with shock and anger Now playing Next DJ Kavinsky, best known for 'Nightcall', found dead in Paris home Now playing Next Spain mints new euro coin to celebrate historic FIFA World Cup win Now playing Next Wildfires: Burned area across Europe reaches size of Luxembourg Now playing Next What are the deadliest countries for driving in Europe? Now playing Next Zelenskyy warns of missile defence shortage after Russian strikes kill eight in Ukraine Now playing Next Wildfires in Greece: blaze out of control in Rethymno, Crete Now playing Next Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' - Spidey to the MCU's rescue? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Los Angeles hospital transformed into immersive art exhibition No Comment France veterinary team treats pets of wildfire evacuees No Comment Gaza residents flee before Israeli strike hits mosque area No Comment Navas del Rey residents return after Spain wildfire evacuation Art 'Tell me, South': Life in Lebanon explored through voices, photographs and memories The Ring Europe’s biggest debates on The Ring - EU’s security… at what cost? Europe News FIFA's plan to sell World Cup to private investors met with shock and anger by the world of football Europe News EU coordinates wildfire aid for France and Spain amid warnings heatwave could spread Modern Nomads How Kazakhstan's summer festivals are making it Central Asia's creative hub Grand Voyager Grand Voyager | Exploring Edinburgh and Scotland Make it Work Bulgarian childcare scheme helps parents back to work by hiring jobseekers Europe News UN chief Guterres to convene new talks on ending Cyprus' decades-long division ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Evacuees return in Spain and French wildfires stabilise, though heatwave keeps authorities on alert Europe News 'Hands off our game': EU slams FIFA for selling a stake in the World Cup Culture news By royal command: Spain mints new euro coin to mark World Cup football success Business BMW plans to cut around 8,000 jobs in major cost-saving drive Culture news DJ Kavinsky, known for his track 'Nightcall', found dead at his Paris home Europe News Major wildfire breaks out on Greek island Paros as villages evacuated No Comment Dramatic California beach rescue after powerful waves hit Santa Cruz No Comment Drone footage shows Mount Etna cable car above volcanic landscape ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT