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Greece battles 60 wildfires across nation during peak season

Saturday, 4 July 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

Greek fire services responded to 60 agricultural and forest fires across the country in the past 24 hours. The majority of incidents were concentrated in Central Macedonia, which recorded 15 separate fires. While no fires were reported specifically in Crete during this period, the high national fire activity signals elevated wildfire risk across Greece during the summer season. Visitors to Crete should exercise caution in rural and forested areas: avoid open flames, do not discard cigarettes outdoors, and check local alerts before hiking or driving through remote countryside. In the event of a nearby fire, follow instructions from local authorities and emergency services. The Greek fire service emergency number is 199.

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