Dramatic sea rescue as firefighters die on the Greek island of Crete

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Dramatic sea rescue as firefighters die on the Greek island of Crete

The Greek Coast Guard is rescuing people trapped by rapidly spreading wildfires on the island of Crete. Two firefighters were killed battling the blaze. A third died on the mainland.

Published On 30 Jul 2026