Greece and Turkey battle wildfires
Firefighting efforts continue in Greece and Turkey, as teams work to control major wildfires that have caused evacuations and human casualties, amid exceptional weather conditions of strong winds and dry weather. In Greece, the situation with the fires on the island of Crete is worsening due to northern winds, leading to the evacuation of the village of Preveli and fires in the Aegean Sea, with three firefighters losing their lives and others injured. In Turkey, authorities have gained control over 163 of 169 fires through intense aerial and ground efforts, with more than 3,500 personnel, 21 aircraft, and 69 helicopters deployed.
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