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Crete Issues Yellow Fire Warning for Three Regions Amid Dry Conditions

Thursday, 2 July 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Crete's civil protection authorities have issued a yellow fire warning for three of the island's four regional units: Chania, Rethymno, and Heraklion. A yellow alert indicates elevated fire risk due to dry conditions, low humidity, and potentially strong winds typical of the summer season. Visitors to these areas should avoid lighting fires, barbecues, or discarding cigarettes outdoors. When hiking or exploring rural and forested areas, stay on marked paths and note the location of the nearest village or road. If you spot smoke or flames, call the Greek emergency fire service at 199. The warning applies across a large portion of the island, so tourists staying anywhere outside Lasithi prefecture should take extra precautions during outdoor activities.

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