Thousands evacuated in Crete but Spanish PM ends wildfire emergency

Wildfires are tearing through Crete's Rethymno region, whipped up by strong winds that have forced thousands of evacuations, BBC News reports. Meanwhile, Spain's prime minister has declared an end to that country's own wildfire emergency. Crete, a major Greek tourist destination, remains under active threat as the fire continues to spread.

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