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Crete Under Critical Wildfire Alert Amid Extreme Heat and Strong Winds

Friday, 19 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Crete is under a high wildfire risk alert today, June 19, 2026. Dry conditions, heat, and strong winds have created dangerous fire weather across the island. Greek authorities, including the Fire Service (Pyrosvestiki), have raised the risk level to Category 4 or 5, meaning any spark can spread rapidly. Tourists should avoid lighting fires, barbecues, or disposing of cigarettes outdoors in all areas, including beaches, roadsides, and near vegetation. Campfires are strictly prohibited. If you spot smoke or flames, call 199 (Greek Fire Service emergency number) immediately. When hiking or driving through rural and forested areas, stay on marked paths and keep windows closed in wildfire-prone zones. Check local alerts before heading into the countryside. Conditions may change throughout the day, so monitor updates from your accommodation or local authorities.

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