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  1. A wildfire emergency has begun in Gironde, a region of France, and the situation has stretched to include Crete.

A wildfire has broken out and is currently affecting the island of Crete, specifically in the Rethymno area.

32 reports, 4 independent Updated Aug 17
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A wildfire has broken out and is currently affecting the island of Crete, specifically in the Rethymno area.

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  1. Fire near Rethymno displaces 8,000 people.1 source
  2. Wildfires in Crete are escalating, now threatening the capital city of Athens.1 source
  3. Wildfire affecting the island of Crete1 source

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