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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Rachel Clun and Alexander Butler

Thousands of tourists and homeowners forced to evacuate after wildfire rips through Crete

At least 5,000 tourists were forced to evacuate parts of Crete as a massive wildfire scorched forests and olive groves on the Greek island.

Around 230 firefighters, along with 46 engines and helicopters, rushed to tackle the blaze on Thursday, which broke out the day before in the forested hills near Lerapetra on the island’s southern coast.

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