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High Fire Risk Alert for Eastern Crete as Greece Warns Tourists

Tuesday, 23 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Eastern Crete is under a high fire risk warning this Wednesday, June 25, 2026. Greek authorities have placed emergency services on heightened alert across the eastern part of the island, including areas around Lasithi prefecture. Tourists visiting or planning to travel to eastern Crete should take the following precautions: avoid lighting fires or barbecues outdoors, do not discard cigarettes in dry vegetation, and stay on marked trails when hiking. Driving through forested or scrubland areas requires extra caution. If you are staying in eastern Crete, note the location of your nearest exit routes and follow any instructions from local authorities or hotel staff. In case of emergency, call the Greek fire service at 199. Conditions may change rapidly, so monitor local updates throughout the day.

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