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A wildfire has been tearing through Greece’s southern island of Crete, prompting the evacuation of more than 1,500 residents from hotels and homes.

Hundreds of firefighters are now battling the blaze and evacuations by sea have begun, according to the coastguard.

Gale-force winds have fanned the fire after it broke out in the forested terrain near the Ierapetra municipality.

We will be bringing you all the latest news from the wildfires on this live blog.