epa12211599 A wildfire at Ierapetra, on Crete island, Greece, 02 July 2025. A large wildfire erupted in the afternoon in an agro-forested area in eastern Crete, at the Ahlia site in Lasithi prefecture, with authorities later issuing an alert to local residents to evacuate towards Ierapetra. A total of 155 firefighters were dispatched to the scene, operating 38 vehicles, while two water-dropping aircraft assisted.  EPA/NIKOS CHALKIADAKIS