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Greece battles wildfire on Crete for a third day as temperatures rise

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[ad_1] ATHENS: Gale force wind gusts complicated efforts on Friday to contain wildfires on Crete that have razed forests and olive groves and forced thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate. Around 130 firefighters, 48 vehicles and six helicopters were deployed on the third day of the effort, with the wind and dry conditions raising … Read more

Greek firefighters battle fresh blaze near Athens as Crete fire retreats

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[ad_1] Listen to article 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. Hot dry weather in Greece — not unusual for this time of year — … Read more