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Thousands evacuate as wildfire burns in Crete
- A large wildfire broke out on Wednesday afternoon in Ierapetra, on the Greek island of Crete, threatening homes and tourist areas.
- The wildfire escalated due to strong gale-force winds and dry conditions, forcing evacuations from multiple settlements and hotels nearby.
- Over 155 firefighters, including eight specialized foot units, are engaged in combating the blaze, supported by 38 firefighting vehicles, while additional personnel and equipment are being transported from Athens via sea and air.
- Emergency alerts ordered evacuations of about 1,500 people, with around 200 sheltered indoors, and at least four elderly hospitalized from smoke inhalation according to health authorities.
- The wildfire underscores the growing danger of fires during Greece's hot summers amid Europe’s record-breaking heatwaves, which have already resulted in six or more fatalities linked to high temperatures.
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New wildfire near Athens, Crete blaze 'retreating': firefighters
A wildfire on the island of Crete that forced the evacuation of 5,000 tourists and locals is "retreating," Greek firefighters told AFP on Friday, but a new blaze fanned by strong winds is spreading east of the capital, Athens.
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