Firefighters battle through smoke as wildfires threaten thousands on Greek islands #WorldNow
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Firefighters are battling through thick smoke as wildfires threaten thousands in Greece, with the worst blazes tearing through the tourist islands of Crete and Paros. A violent blaze has killed two firefighters and forced 8,000 holidaymakers and locals to evacuate in Crete. Authorities have declared a state of emergency in the Rethymno region, where the inferno has been raging since Thursday. On the island of Paros in the Aegean Sea, a fire that broke out Tuesday has also prompted evacuations. A third firefighter died in the Peloponnese on the Greek mainland. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched vide
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