ATHENS, Greece — Firefighters raced Thursday to contain wildfires that forced thousands to flee holiday resorts on the southern Greek island of Crete, while neighboring Turkey grappled with its own deadly blazes that claimed at least one life.

Thousands of tourists, hotel workers and residents have been evacuated from the Ierapetra area on Crete’s southern coast.

The wildfire flames have spread rapidly across Crete, reaching homes as well as hotels and other tourist accommodations.