Greek firefighters battle deadly wildfires on Crete for a second day as fires spread across Europe

Greek firefighters are engaged in a second day of efforts to contain deadly wildfires on the island of Crete. The operations are part of a broader regional crisis, as wildfires continue to spread across Europe following recent destructive blazes in Spain and France.

The emergency response has resulted in casualties, with three firefighters killed and two others suffering minor injuries while battling fires on Crete and the Greek mainland during high-wind conditions.