Back to newsGreece's Minister of Climate Crisis, Evangelos Tournas, traveled to Heraklion, Crete, to chair a coordination meeting focused on the upcoming fire prevention season. Officials reviewed operational response plans, vegetation clearing efforts, and surveillance measures for high-risk fire zones across the island.
The meeting signals that authorities are actively preparing for the summer period, when dry conditions and strong winds raise wildfire risk significantly in Crete. Operational teams, cleanup crews, and monitoring systems are being put in place ahead of the season.
For visitors, this means increased fire safety awareness is important when exploring rural or forested areas. Open fires, barbecues, and smoking in natural spaces are prohibited during the fire prevention period, typically running from May through October. Follow local signage and instructions from authorities when hiking or visiting inland areas of Crete.
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Greece Prepares Crete for Fire Season With Enhanced Prevention Plan
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