Greece’s wildfire response includes local assistance from Greek fishermen as authorities respond to blazes affecting parts of Crete and other holiday islands. Multiple reports describe rescue operations in smoke and difficult coastal conditions, with rescue boats operating in choppy seas to reach people stranded near the shoreline. Footage cited by outlets shows responders arriving at a beach where tourists are trapped by fire and thick smoke. One report says 29 people are rescued from the beach during the operation. Alongside the beach rescues, the reporting highlights mass movement of residents and visitors away from affected areas, describing thousands fleeing as wildfires spread. Additional coverage refers to fires “infern​os” and ongoing conditions across multiple islands, indicating a wider regional impact beyond Crete alone. Across the articles provided, the core information is that firefighters and rescue teams, supported by fishermen, carry out coastal evacuations to extract tourists from danger while the fires continue.