Greece: Rafina Wildfire Sparks Immediate Response, Closes Roads in East Attica

Wildfire raged in East Attica, Greece, in town of Rafina, east of the greater Athens area, prompting an immediate and massive response by firefighting units and aerial support and leading to road closures on Thursday, July 3.

Wildfire on Greek Island of Crete Forces Evacuation of 1,500

Wildfire on Greek Island of Crete Forces Evacuation of 1,500

Firefighters battle the flames that keep burning forests and farmland near Ierapetra on the island of Crete, Greece, on July 3, 2025. Two major wildfires, one on the island of Crete and another near the port town of Rafina east of Athens, have forced the evacuation of more than 5,000 residents and tourists, Greek authorities said on Thursday. Photo by Stefanos Repanis/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfire on Greek Island of Crete Forces Evacuation of 1,500

Wildfire on Greek Island of Crete Forces Evacuation of 1,500

Firefighters battle the flames that keep burning forests and farmland near Ierapetra on the island of Crete, Greece, on July 3, 2025. Two major wildfires, one on the island of Crete and another near the port town of Rafina east of Athens, have forced the evacuation of more than 5,000 residents and tourists, Greek authorities said on Thursday. Photo by Stefanos Repanis/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfire on Greek Island of Crete Forces Evacuation of 1,500

Wildfire on Greek Island of Crete Forces Evacuation of 1,500

Firefighters battle the flames that keep burning forests and farmland near Ierapetra on the island of Crete, Greece, on July 3, 2025. Two major wildfires, one on the island of Crete and another near the port town of Rafina east of Athens, have forced the evacuation of more than 5,000 residents and tourists, Greek authorities said on Thursday. Photo by Stefanos Repanis/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfire on Greek Island of Crete Forces Evacuation of 1,500

Wildfire on Greek Island of Crete Forces Evacuation of 1,500

Firefighters battle the flames that keep burning forests and farmland near Ierapetra on the island of Crete, Greece, on July 3, 2025. Two major wildfires, one on the island of Crete and another near the port town of Rafina east of Athens, have forced the evacuation of more than 5,000 residents and tourists, Greek authorities said on Thursday. Photo by Stefanos Repanis/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfire on Greek Island of Crete Forces Evacuation of 1,500

Wildfire on Greek Island of Crete Forces Evacuation of 1,500

Firefighters battle the flames that keep burning forests and farmland near Ierapetra on the island of Crete, Greece, on July 3, 2025. Two major wildfires, one on the island of Crete and another near the port town of Rafina east of Athens, have forced the evacuation of more than 5,000 residents and tourists, Greek authorities said on Thursday. Photo by Stefanos Repanis/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfire on Greek Island of Crete Forces Evacuation of 1,500

Wildfire on Greek Island of Crete Forces Evacuation of 1,500

Firefighters battle the flames that keep burning forests and farmland near Ierapetra on the island of Crete, Greece, on July 3, 2025. Two major wildfires, one on the island of Crete and another near the port town of Rafina east of Athens, have forced the evacuation of more than 5,000 residents and tourists, Greek authorities said on Thursday. Photo by Stefanos Repanis/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfire on Greek Island of Crete Forces Evacuation of 1,500

Wildfire on Greek Island of Crete Forces Evacuation of 1,500

Firefighters battle the flames that keep burning forests and farmland near Ierapetra on the island of Crete, Greece, on July 3, 2025. Two major wildfires, one on the island of Crete and another near the port town of Rafina east of Athens, have forced the evacuation of more than 5,000 residents and tourists, Greek authorities said on Thursday. Photo by Stefanos Repanis/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-FORMULA E-PRIX-CIRCUIT-PREPARATION

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-FORMULA E-PRIX-CIRCUIT-PREPARATION

(220517) -- JAKARTA, May 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on May 17, 2022 shows workers working for construction at the Jakarta International E-Prix Circuit (JIEC) in Jakarta, Indonesia. Jakarta E-Prix will be held on June 4, 2022. (Photo by Citra Rafina/Xinhua)

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-FORMULA E-PRIX-CIRCUIT-PREPARATION

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-FORMULA E-PRIX-CIRCUIT-PREPARATION

(220517) -- JAKARTA, May 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on May 17, 2022 shows workers working for construction at the Jakarta International E-Prix Circuit (JIEC) in Jakarta, Indonesia. Jakarta E-Prix will be held on June 4, 2022. (Photo by Citra Rafina/Xinhua)

INDONESIA-KARAWANG-TRAFFIC

INDONESIA-KARAWANG-TRAFFIC

(220429) -- KARAWANG, April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on April 29, 2022 shows a road jammed with vehicles as people make their homebound trips for celebrations of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr festival in Karawang, West Java, Indonesia. (Photo by Citra Rafina/Xinhua)

INDONESIA-KARAWANG-TRAFFIC

INDONESIA-KARAWANG-TRAFFIC

(220429) -- KARAWANG, April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People ride motorbikes for homecoming travel to celebrate the upcoming Eid al-Fitr festival in Karawang, West Java, Indonesia, April 29, 2022. (Photo by Citra Rafina/Xinhua)