Wildfires rage on Greek island of Crete amid deadly European heat wave
Some 230 firefighters — assisted by drones, 10 helicopters, the Greek police and emergency medical workers — were deployed to Crete after a fire broke out Wednesday, prompting evacuations across the region, according to Greek authorities.
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