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Greece Issues Yellow Fire Alert for Crete and Aegean Islands

Tuesday, 23 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Greek authorities have issued a yellow fire alert for Crete, Attica, and several Aegean islands. A yellow alert is the first level of a three-tier warning system, indicating elevated fire risk due to dry conditions, high temperatures, or strong winds. Tourists visiting Crete should take the following precautions: avoid lighting open fires or barbecues in outdoor or rural areas, do not discard cigarettes on roadsides or in vegetation, and stay away from forested or scrubland areas during peak heat hours. If you spot a fire, call the emergency number 112 immediately. Local authorities and fire services are on heightened standby. Visitors planning hikes or outdoor activities in nature reserves or hillside areas should check local conditions before heading out and follow any instructions from local officials.

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