Greece fights Crete wildfire amid Europe heatwave, tourists evacuated ...Middle East

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Around 130 firefighters, 48 vehicles and six helicopters were deployed in the effort, working with gale-force wind gusts and dry conditions that could rekindle the fire in areas already contained.

The fire in Crete comes as much of Europe swelters in an early summer heatwave, which officials have linked to at least eight deaths on the continent.

Some 1,000 residents evacuated on Wednesday found temporary shelter at an indoor stadium and in nearby hotels and about 5,000 holidaymakers left the area.

Tourism is a key earner in Crete, the largest island in Greece, and local hoteliers were concerned about the impact on future bookings as the fire hit at the start of the peak summer holiday season.

Temperatures in Greece were forecast to reach up to 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 Fahrenheit) on Friday, the Greek weather service said.

With the heat comes a higher risk of wildfires.

Greece and other Mediterranean countries are in an area dubbed “a wildfire hotspot” by scientists - with blazes common during hot and dry summers. These have become more destructive in recent years due to a fast-changing climate. - Reuters

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