Event Brief
Greek firefighters battle wildfires on Crete for second day
Filed: Jul 30, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
Summary: Firefighters continued battling deadly wildfires on Crete for a second day as winds worsened and aircraft were grounded.
WHO: Greek firefighters
WHAT: Battled two wildfires on Crete with firefighters, engines, and water-carrying aircraft
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 6:28 AM ET
WHERE: Crete, Greece
WHY: Strong winds prevented aircraft from operating and winds were expected to increase later in the day
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