2 firefighters die in a wildfire on the southern Greek island of Crete

Two firefighters died while battling a wildfire on the southern Greek island of Crete in the Rethymno region. The blaze broke out Wednesday, with approximately 125 firefighters deployed to combat the flames. Strong winds are currently hampering containment efforts, despite the use of four helicopters. The Greece’s fire department confirmed the fatalities, as emergency crews continue to struggle against the fire's spread in the affected area of the island during the ongoing crisis.