AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildfire Emergency in Crete: Greek authorities declared a state of emergency in Agios Vasileios, Rethymno, evacuating about 8,000 residents and tourists as a major blaze pushed toward Preveli; strong winds (gusts up to 125 km/h) and near-zero visibility repeatedly grounded aerial firefighting, while a maritime rescue pulled 51 people from the coast. Ongoing Fire Pressure Across Greece: Firefighters kept working through multiple fronts around Rethymno and also reported burns on Paros, Kalymnos and Andros, with “hotspots” still active even as conditions improved near Rethymno. Weather That Fuels Flames: A new meltemi wind surge is expected across the Aegean, with gusts up to Force 9, raising wildfire risk especially for eastern/southern mainland areas, Attica, Evia, many islands and Crete. Europe-Wide Climate Link: Scientists warn this year’s extreme wildfire conditions are being supercharged by climate change—making “once-in-a-generation” fire seasons far more frequent—and insurers are already reassessing catastrophe losses as heat and drought intensify. Travel Disruption: Strong winds also led to ferry departures being suspended from Rafina and Lavrio, while services from Piraeus continued.
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