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Greek islands evacuate tourists as wildfire crosses ridgeline

Coastguard vessels have moved more than 2,000 people overnight as a fast-moving fire jumps a containment line.

WorldHouse Desk·June 29, 2026, 1:00 pm·1 min read
Greek islands evacuate tourists as wildfire crosses ridgeline

ATHENS — Greek authorities mobilised navy and coastguard assets after winds shifted unexpectedly, pushing a wildfire over a ridgeline that had been holding for two days.