Strong winds are complicating efforts to contain wildfires on Crete, intensifying the ongoing crisis across Greece.
The adverse weather conditions are hampering aerial and ground operations, making it difficult for crews to establish containment lines around active blazes.
The situation on Crete comes as the broader wildfire emergency in Greece continues to escalate.
Three firefighters have died while battling the fires, marking a tragic escalation in the crisis that has gripped Southern Europe.
The fatalities occurred as crews attempted to contain blazes in multiple regions, highlighting the extreme danger faced by emergency responders.
In addition to the challenges on Crete, a separate fire has spread to a house on a mountain near Kalo Chorio.