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Southern European Wildfires Threaten Greek Islands as Summer Heat Intensifies

Sunday, 5 July 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Wildfires are affecting parts of southern Europe this summer, with firefighters actively responding to outbreaks across the region, including Greek islands. Crete, like other Mediterranean destinations, faces elevated fire risk during the dry summer months, particularly July and August when heat and wind conditions are most severe. Visitors should stay informed through local authorities and hotel staff, avoid hiking in forested or rural areas during high-alert days, and follow any evacuation or restriction notices. Do not light fires outdoors, including barbecues, outside designated areas. In case of emergency, the Greek fire service can be reached at 199. Tourists in coastal resorts are generally not at immediate risk, but monitoring local news and civil protection alerts at civilprotection.gr is recommended throughout the summer season.

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