Firefighters battled blazes Thursday near Athens and on the island of Crete, where thousands were forced to flee holiday resorts, while blazes in neighboring Turkey claimed at least two lives. More than 5,

Firefighters are battling wildfires in Greece and neighboring Turkey. More than 5,000 people fled resorts on the southern Greek island Crete, with some rescued from the sea. Authorities are working

Greek firefighters are battling a fast-moving wildfire on the island of Crete, which erupted Wednesday and quickly spread due to strong winds. The fire burned forest areas, damaged homes, and forced evacuations in at least four settlements in the southeastern Ierapetra region.