The massive fire is scattered in the Crete areas and forces at least 1,500 tourists and residents to evacuate the flames as severe winds.
Rapid fire has destroyed houses in areas such as Agia Fotia, where local reports say the power has declined. Meanwhile, evacuation in an indoor gym in Lerptra has been refuge in Lerptra, and emergency warnings continue on Wednesday, telling people to leave their area immediately.
Some coastal coasts were trapped and forced to drain by boat from separated sand stretches.
Officials said overnight fires were very difficult because 155 firefighters, dozens of motors, jungle crews and helicopters fight fire with flames and reinforcement crews reach the sea and air from the mainland.
The island is a popular destination for tourists, many of whom began to complain to the Greek Island as summer. Since most of its pristine beaches and beaches fly to Crete, here’s what we know about the fire so far.
Where are the fires?
The fire occurred on Wednesday afternoon in the forest hills near Irapeetra, where dense and flammable vegetation was spread rapidly due to heavy wind.
Just before 3pm on Wednesday, Greek emergency services warned about the firefighting fire in Crete. This, to those who were in the areas of Agia Felia, Achlia, Galini and Farma, moved to the Irapeetra and moved to the Irapeetra.
Just after 6 pm, he also recommended the same things he did in Kouttsounari.
Officials near the fire area have extinguished the fire area and told residents and tourists to avoid unnecessary travel due to dangerous air quality, ash and severe heat.
Officials said the heavy winds have stretched the southern flames to the south more than 6 kilometers, while the thick smoke has fallen into the area and has reached some of the beaches 10 kilometers from the fire area.
Government advice
Foreign Office, Foreign Administration and Development of the UK (FCDO) had not provided any special advice on wild trips in Crete since Thursday morning.
FCDO says in its general recommendations that fires in the country are dangerous and illegal because of the high risk of fire.
“There is a risk of fires during the summer from April to October,” says the recommendation. “The fire is very dangerous and unpredictable. Things can change quickly.”
To avoid the risk of fire, FCDO says not to leave the bed, especially the glass known as the fire, to ensure the smoking is extinguished properly, not the bright barbecues.
“Creating a forest fire or forest fire is a criminal offense in Greece – even if it is unintentional. If you see fire, call emergency services in 112.”
It also advises travelers to follow @112GREECE for formal updates, adhere to emergency services, contact Greek Emergency Services at 112 and contact your airline or travel operator, which can help you travel to England.
Will my flight be canceled?
It seems that there is no disturbance in flights because of the fire. Both the island’s main airports are in the north and away from the fire.
Heraclion International Airport in Crete has no termination or disruption to its flight schedule, showing FlightRadar data.
The Chana International Airport, also on the island, has not seen any major disruption to its flights.
Most airlines adhere to a policy that will have to put you on the next flight if they are terminated. Compensation seems unlikely that the cause of the termination is out of the airline’s control such as fire.
Can I cancel your holiday?
Since the State Department has not warned of unnecessary trips to Greece, there will be no specific conditions to cancel its trip for full repayment.
Conditions of your travel depend on your holiday provider, so if you are looking for a postponement, you should contact them.
If you wish to cancel, there is no obligation for companies to repay the reservation and you will not be able to claim your travel insurance because of the safety concerns unless government recommendations change.
If you have travel insurance, some policies include natural disaster coverage for an event that prevents your holiday destination. Check your insurance policies and talk to your insurer to see where you are standing.
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