Two firefighters killed in Crete as southern Europe battles wildfires

Two firefighters have died while tackling a wildfire in Crete, the Greek fire department reports. A wave of uncontrolled fires is sweeping southern Europe—from the Atlantic coast to the Mediterranean, the Scottish Highlands, and southern Spain—with many burning dangerously close to towns and cities. Extreme heat and strong winds are hampering control efforts, and experts warn these conditions are making the blazes increasingly difficult to quell.

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