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Greece evacuates thousands from Crete
Reports confirmed that Greece evacuated approximately 8,000 people from the island of Crete due to ongoing fires caused by strong winds reaching speeds of up to 125 km/h. The fires resulted in the deaths of two firefighters, the destruction of homes and agricultural facilities, and the death of livestock. Efforts to contain the fires are ongoing, supported by more than 200 personnel and 53 fire trucks, despite the wind hindering aerial operations. Greek authorities have raised the alert level to orange in Crete and other areas, amid forecasts that the strong winds will continue throughout the day.
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