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Crete Issues Fire Alert as Strong Winds Fuel Wildfire Risk

Sunday, 28 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Crete is experiencing classic summer weather today, June 28, but with a significant hazard: strong winds reaching dangerous levels on the Beaufort scale are affecting the island. Authorities have issued a fire alert, as the combination of heat, dry vegetation, and high winds sharply raises wildfire risk across the region. Tourists should avoid lighting fires, barbecues, or discarding cigarettes outdoors entirely. If you are hiking or visiting rural and forested areas, check local conditions before setting out and stay informed via Greek emergency services (112). Beachgoers should expect choppy seas and possible red flag warnings at some beaches. Keep an eye on local announcements and follow instructions from authorities if a fire breaks out nearby. The situation is being monitored closely.

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