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Very high fire risk tomorrow in Crete and North Aegean

The Greek Civil Protection General Secretariat, under the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, has issued a high fire risk warning (category 4) for regions in Crete and Northern Aegean, including Chios, Samos, Ikaria, Rethymno, Heraklion, and Lasithi. The alert was published on their official website (civilprotection.gov.gr). Authorities have informed relevant state services, regional administrations, and municipalities to increase preparedness for potential wildfires. The Fire Department has activated the second operational readiness stage of the firefighting service, increasing aerial surveillance patrols and deploying police, military, and fire forces. Firefighters in these areas remain on partial standby to handle increased demands. A preventive measure includes restricting vehicle traffic and outdoor activities in national forests and vulnerable zones. Citizens are urged to avoid actions that could cause fires, such as burning dry vegetation, using machinery that produces sparks, or smoking in open areas. They are advised to monitor updates from the Fire Service’s official channels and report any fires immediately by calling emergency number 199. The public is also