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A wildfire fanned by gale-force winds on the southern Greek island of Crete has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and tourists, officials have said.

More than 1,500 people were evacuated when a fire broke out on the southeastern tip of Crete, most of them tourists.

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On Crete, more than 150 firefighters remained on the ground, while aircraft were grounded overnight due to unsafe conditions.