The wildfire flames have spread rapidly across Crete, reaching homes as well as hotels and other tourist accommodations.

A massive Greece wildfire on Crete, fueled by extreme heat and gale winds, has forced over 1,500 residents and tourists to evacuate as hundreds of firefighters battle multiple fronts. The post Greece Wildfire Engulfs Crete,

Wind and dry conditions raise the risk that blazes might restart in areas of the island where they had already been contained.