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Crete on Red Alert as Greece Issues High Fire Danger Warning

Monday, 22 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Greek authorities have issued a high fire danger warning for Crete on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The island is among the most at-risk areas in Greece, alongside Attica, Euboea, and Rhodes. Other regions across the country are placed on yellow alert. Visitors should take this warning seriously, particularly when exploring rural areas, hiking trails, gorges, or forested zones. Avoid lighting fires, barbecues, or disposing of cigarettes outdoors. Some protected natural areas may have movement restrictions in place during high-risk periods. If you notice smoke or fire, call the Greek emergency line 199 (Fire Service) immediately. Stay informed through your accommodation host or local authorities. Conditions can change rapidly in summer, so check updates before heading out for day trips, especially to inland or mountainous parts of the island.

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