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Two firefighters die in Rethymno wildfire as evacuations ordered

7/29/2026

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Two firefighters died on Wednesday after being trapped in a Rethymno wildfire that spread about 15 km because of hot, dry air, a heatwave and gale-force winds.
Residents of Krya Vrysi, Saktouria, Melampes and Triopetra were ordered to evacuate, with Triopetra told to use the coastal road.
The response deployed 156 firefighters, 27 engines, four aircraft and four helicopters while the arson unit opened a probe into possible negligence or arson.

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Two firefighters died on Wednesday after being trapped in a Rethymno wildfire that spread about 15 km because of hot, dry air, a heatwave and gale-force winds.
Residents of Krya Vrysi, Saktouria, Melampes and Triopetra were ordered to evacuate, with Triopetra told to use the coastal road.
The response deployed 156 firefighters, 27 engines, four aircraft and four helicopters while the arson unit opened a probe into possible negligence or arson.