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Wildfires in Greece and Turkey forced thousands to evacuate. Over 5,000 people fled holiday resorts in Crete, Greece, with some rescued from the sea.フガ描写 in Turkey resulted in one fatality and damaged homes. Both countries face intense wildfires exacerbated by climate change. Turkey enacted a climate law aiming for net-zero emissions by 2053. Fires have been prevalent due to extreme heat and dry conditions.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff