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Wildfire Erupts in Arkalochori, Crete; Authorities Respond to Blaze

Friday, 10 July 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A wildfire has broken out in Arkalochori, a town in the Heraklion regional unit of Crete. Arkalochori is located inland, approximately 25 kilometers southeast of Heraklion city. Authorities are responding to the incident. Visitors traveling through or near this area should follow local emergency service guidance, avoid the affected zone, and monitor updates from Greek civil protection authorities (112 emergency number). Smoke may be visible from nearby coastal areas. Tourists staying in the Heraklion region are advised to stay informed through their accommodation hosts or local media, and to keep roads clear for emergency vehicles. No further details on cause or extent of the fire are currently available.

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