Firefighters fight wildfires on Crete while people leave their homes.
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A big fire is happening on the Greek island of Crete, and many firefighters are working to stop it. They had to evacuate one village and are telling people in nearby villages to be ready to leave.
Over 200 firefighters are fighting the fire, and some even flew in from other parts of Greece. Thankfully, no one is hurt, and no houses have been damaged yet.
The fire is spreading quickly because of strong winds and dry plants. This summer has been very dangerous for fires in Greece because of the hot, dry weather.
Even though there are many fires, firefighters are doing a good job putting them out quickly. They have new planes and tools to help them fight the fires.
Some people have been caught starting fires by accident, and a few people did it on purpose. Greece has problems with fires every summer, and the hot weather from climate change is making it worse.
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Where is the big fire happening?
The big fire is happening on the Greek island of Crete.
How many firefighters are fighting the fire?
Over 200 firefighters are fighting the fire.
Why is this summer dangerous for fires in Greece?
This summer is dangerous for fires in Greece because of the hot, dry weather.
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