Fires spread across Crete amid strong winds
Wildfires are intensifying on the Greek island of Crete amid strong winds, with the flames still burning in the Rethymno area, covering approximately 4,500 hectares. Although the situation has somewhat improved, firefighting efforts have required the use of airplanes and helicopters due to the complex terrain and high winds. Additionally, another fire has broken out in the Peloponnese Peninsula near the port of Patras, prompting the evacuation of around 8,000 people from the Aghia Galini region. Greek authorities confirm that harsh weather conditions and the increased level of danger are expected to worsen the fires in the coming days, with warnings of a heatwave and widespread fires not witnessed in Greece since the beginning of summer.
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