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Crete on Yellow Fire Alert as Heat and Dry Conditions Spike Risk

Sunday, 12 July 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Crete has been placed on yellow fire alert for Sunday, July 13, according to the General Secretariat of Civil Protection's daily Fire Risk Forecast Map. Authorities are on standby across the island as elevated temperatures and dry conditions create heightened wildfire danger. Crete is among several Greek regions under this warning. Tourists are advised to avoid lighting fires or barbecues outdoors, do not discard cigarettes in vegetation or roadsides, and stay away from forested and scrubland areas. If you spot smoke or flames, call the emergency fire service immediately at 199. Keep vehicle windows up when driving through rural areas and follow any local authority instructions. The alert may be updated daily, so check the Civil Protection website or ask your accommodation for the latest risk level before heading into nature.

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