Wildfire breaks out at 1,100 meters on the Chania-Rethymno border in Crete
A grass fire broke out at an altitude of about 1,100 meters on the border of Chania and Rethymno in Crete, with ground and aerial units responding.
- The fire started in a mountainous grassland area in Crete.
- Fire crews and an aerial helicopter are operating at the scene.
- Operations are ongoing to contain the blaze.
If you are currently traveling in the mountainous areas between Chania and Rethymno in Crete, stay away from the fire zone and follow instructions from local authorities. Check your travel routes in advance.
Wildfire in the Mountains of Crete
A fire broke out at Spiliou Lakkos in the Sfakian Madara, along the border of the Chania and Rethymno regional units in Crete. The blaze ignited in a grassland area at an elevation of approximately 1,100 meters.
Strong firefighting forces were dispatched to the location, including personnel from the special forest firefighting unit in Chania, the Anopoli firefighting department, and the Vryses station. An aerial helicopter is also conducting continuous water drops to help contain the fire in the rugged terrain.
Firefighting operations are actively ongoing with both ground crews and aerial support working to bring the blaze under control, while additional reinforcements from Rethymno are expected to arrive at the scene.
