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Intense Fire Disrupts Crete
The Greek firefighting teams continue their efforts to control a massive fire threatening areas of Crete, especially near the town of Rethymno, amid strong winds hindering firefighting operations. The fire has burned approximately 4,500 hectares of land over Wednesday and Thursday, with the risks escalating due to the mountainous terrain and stormy weather, which led to the suspension of aerial firefighting due to limited visibility. Another fire broke out in the Peloponnese peninsula near the port of Patras, where firefighting efforts were supported by four aircraft and three helicopters. Authorities have raised the alert level to the highest danger, and there have been temporary evacuations of 8,000 people from Agia Galini. Warnings remain in place that the situation could worsen again due to continued winds and the increased likelihood of new fires breaking out.
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