Authorities in Chania, Crete are warning of a difficult fire season this summer. Civil Protection officials met on Friday with local agencies to review fire prevention measures now in force across the island. Fines of up to 3,000 euros can be issued to anyone who fails to comply with anti-fire regulations during the fire season period. For visitors, this means avoiding open fires, barbecues, and discarding cigarettes in dry or wooded areas. Hiking in high-risk zones may be restricted on days of elevated fire danger. Tourists are advised to check local fire risk alerts before heading into rural or forested areas, and to follow instructions from local authorities at all times.