Thousands evacuated in Crete but Spanish PM ends wildfire emergency
Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.
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"Lioni described Wednesday as a 'dark day' for the region."
— Maria Lioni , Other
Key People
Emmanouil Stratidakis was a firefighter who died while battling wildfires in Crete.
Maria Lioni is the deputy regional governor of Rethymno.
Pantelis Diamantakis was a firefighter who died while battling wildfires in Crete.
He is the Prime Minister of Spain.
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Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.
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