A fire broke out on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 22, in the Kalyvia area near Pyrgos, Heraklion. The Heraklion Fire Service responded and brought the blaze under control. Fire crews remained on standby at the scene as a precautionary measure. No injuries or significant property damage have been reported at this time. The incident caused no major disruption to roads or tourist areas in the Heraklion region. Visitors traveling in the broader Heraklion area should be aware that fire crews may still be active near Pyrgos and should follow any local signage or instructions from authorities. As Crete enters the warmer spring and summer months, fire risk in rural and semi-rural areas increases. Tourists are reminded to avoid discarding cigarettes in dry vegetation and to report any signs of fire immediately to the local emergency number 199.