Thousands evacuated in Crete as wildfires threaten tourist resorts

Thousands have been evacuated from Crete as wildfires, whipped up by strong winds, threaten tourist resorts in the island's Rethymno region, BBC World reports. Crete is one of Greece's most popular summer destinations, and firefighters continue battling the blaze on Thursday.

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