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Firefighters Contain Residential Fire in Central Chania

Sunday, 12 July 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min read

On Sunday afternoon, firefighters in Chania responded to a residential fire on Skalidi Street, a central road in the city. Smoke was visible from a considerable distance as emergency services worked to contain the blaze. The incident was localized to a single dwelling, and no wider threat to the surrounding area was reported. Tourists staying in or passing through Chania should be aware that emergency vehicles may have caused temporary traffic disruption in that part of the city center. Skalidi Street runs through a busy urban area, so some congestion around the scene is possible. If you are in Chania, follow directions from local authorities and avoid the immediate area until the situation is fully resolved. No information on casualties was included in the initial report.

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