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Wildfire Triggers Emergency Evacuation Alert in Crete

Monday, 6 July 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A wildfire broke out near Ierapetra, a coastal town on the southeastern tip of Crete, prompting Greek authorities to send an emergency evacuation alert via the 112 system to residents and visitors in the affected settlement. The 112 alert is Greece's official public warning system and messages are sent directly to mobile phones in the target area. If you are traveling in or around Ierapetra, monitor local emergency alerts on your phone and follow instructions from authorities immediately. Avoid the area near the fire until an all-clear is issued. Road access in the vicinity may be restricted to allow emergency vehicles through. Keep your phone charged and ensure location-based alerts are enabled so you receive any further 112 messages. For real-time updates, contact local police (100) or the fire service (199). Check with your accommodation for local guidance before traveling in the southeastern Crete region.

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