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Bus Catches Fire at Heraklion Airport; No Serious Injuries Reported

Sunday, 5 July 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min read

Early Sunday morning, a bus caught fire in a parking area near Heraklion's Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Fortunately, the worst was avoided, and no serious injuries were reported. The incident took place in the parking lot adjacent to the airport, not on the main roads or terminal access routes. Travelers arriving or departing through Heraklion airport should be aware that local emergency services responded to the scene. At this time, there are no reports of significant disruption to airport operations or passenger transport services. If you are traveling through Heraklion airport, check with your transfer provider or car rental service for any localized delays in the parking or drop-off areas, and allow extra time as a precaution.

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