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Greece battles wildfire on Crete

Greece battles wildfire on Crete for a third day as temperatures rise
ATHENS (Reuters) -Firefighters battled for a third day on Friday to put out a wildfire on the Greek island of Crete that has razed forests and olive groves and forced thousands of residents and tourists to leave the area.
Wildfire burns out of control on Greece’s island of Crete
A fast-moving wildfire whipped by gale-force winds burned through the night and into Thursday on Greece’s southern island of Crete, prompting the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from hotels and homes.
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Greek firefighters are continuing to work hard to control the wildfire that started on the island of Crete on Wednesday. The fire, which started near Ierapetra on the southeast coast of Crete on Wednesday,
Greece battles wildfire in Evia, reports progress on Crete
ATHENS (Reuters) -Firefighters were battling a wildfire on the Greek island of Evia on Saturday which was burning forests and forced the evacuation of two villages, the fire brigade and authorities said.
Greece: Wildfire tears through southern Crete - forcing more than 1,500 to flee homes and hotels
A Greek official says it is a "very difficult situation" as the wildfire sees clouds of ash fills the sky over southern Crete, adding: "Right now, they cannot stop it."
Wildfire on Greek island of Crete forces evacuation of 1,500
The blaze comes as southern Europe contends with an acute summer heatwave which has killed people in several countries.
Greece Wildfire Engulfs Crete, Forces Mass Evacuations
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Helicopter battles Crete wildfires as wind fans flames
Helicopters battled wildfires in Greece as strong winds fanned the flames. Dramatic footage shows a firefighting aircraft releasing fire retardant against the backdrop of a striking sunrise near Ierapetra,
Hotels and homes evacuated on Greek island of Crete as wildfire burns out of control
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Crete wildfire leaves behind charred ground and damaged farms
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Thousands of tourists and homeowners forced to evacuate after wildfire rips through Crete
At least 1,500 people have been evacuated from parts of Crete as a massive wildfire continues to blaze on the Greek island.
New wildfire in Greece prompts evacuation while Turkey continues to battle deadly blaze
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Crete wildfire 'retreating', say Greek firefighters
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New fire threatens homes in Greece's Athens, blaze in Crete displaces over 1,000, as Europe bakes in heatwave
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As Fire Videos Compete With Beach Photos, Greeks Who Rely on Tourism Are Worried
More than 1,500 people were evacuated when a fire broke out on the southeastern tip of Crete, most of them tourists.