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Crete faces dangerous wildfire alert amid extreme heat and dry conditions

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

Crete is under a high wildfire risk alert today, June 23, 2026. Dry conditions, heat, and seasonal winds have created dangerous fire conditions across the island. Authorities urge visitors to avoid lighting fires of any kind outdoors, including barbecues, in non-designated areas. Smoking in open natural areas is prohibited. If you are hiking or exploring rural and forested zones, stay on marked paths and be aware of your surroundings. In the event of a fire, move quickly toward the coast or a paved road and call the emergency number 112. Park rangers and fire services are on heightened alert. Tourists staying in villas or rural properties should check with their host about local evacuation routes. Conditions may change through the day, so monitor local announcements before heading into mountainous or forested areas.

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