Three Greek firefighters die as wildfires threaten parts of southern Europe

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Three Greek firefighters have died while battling wildfires in Crete and the Peloponnese. The fires in Crete were exacerbated by gale-force winds, leading to the evacuation of several villages. In Spain, a fourth heatwave has begun, complicating firefighting efforts as authorities warn of the potential for wildfires to reignite. This year, over 207,000 hectares of land have been burned by wildfires in Spain, marking a significant environmental crisis.