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Crete placed on high alert as extreme wildfire risk looms for July 7

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

Crete is facing a very high wildfire risk tomorrow, July 7, 2026, alongside the Northern Aegean islands. Greek authorities have been placed on heightened alert and are pre-positioning firefighting resources across the island. Tourists should avoid lighting fires, barbecues, or discarding cigarettes in any outdoor or forested areas, as these are prohibited and extremely dangerous under such conditions. Hiking in forested or scrubland areas is strongly discouraged for the day. If you observe smoke or flames, call the Greek emergency fire service immediately at 199. Stay informed through local news or your accommodation provider, and follow any evacuation instructions from authorities without delay. High temperatures and strong winds are typically the driving factors behind such elevated risk levels in Crete during summer.

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