Greek fishermen join mission to save tourists from Crete beaches as thousands flee wildfires and infernos rage on multiple holiday islands
Greek fishermen joined evacuation efforts from beaches in Crete as tourists fled wildfires affecting the island. The response highlights the disruption and danger posed to visitors and residents as fires spread across several Greek holiday destinations.
Thousands of people were reported to have left affected areas, while emergency services and local boat crews worked to move people away from threatened beaches. The fires were described as also affecting other holiday islands, underlining the wider scale of the emergency.
- Fishermen helped evacuate tourists from Crete beaches.
- Thousands fled wildfires across Greek holiday islands.
- The fires disrupted major tourist areas.