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Crete on High Fire Alert: Very High Danger July 7 as Authorities Ban Flames

Sunday, 5 July 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

Fire danger across most of Crete is rated Very High (Category 4) on Monday, July 7, affecting the regions of Heraklion, Rethymno, and Lasithi. Greek authorities have issued restrictions in response, which typically include bans on entering forested areas, lighting fires outdoors, and using barbecues or any open flame in or near vegetation zones. Tourists visiting these areas should avoid hiking trails in forested or scrubland zones until the danger level drops. Do not light campfires, use disposable barbecues, or discard cigarettes outdoors. If you are staying in a rural villa or near a forest, follow local authority instructions and know your nearest exit route. Check the Greek Civil Protection website or ask your accommodation host for updated restrictions before planning any outdoor activities in the affected regions.

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