A significant wildfire in Crete has resulted in the evacuation of more than 1,500 individuals from hotels and homes. The blaze, fueled by strong winds, continued burning through the night and into Thursday. Firefighting efforts involve 230 firefighters and 10 water-dropping aircraft working to control the flames, which have devastated forest and farmland in the Ierapetra area located on the island's southern coast.
A fast-moving wildfire whipped by gale-force winds burned through the night and into Thursday on Greece's southern island of Crete, prompting the evacuation of more than 1,500 people.
The fire department said 230 firefighters backed up by 10 water-dropping aircraft were battling the flames.
The flames have burned through forest and farmland in the Ierapetra area on the island's southern coast.
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