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Fire in Heraklion, Crete: 112 alert issued for residents in Alithini area, two helicopters deployed

25 firefighters with seven vehicles and one wildfire response team have rushed to the scene

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A wildfire broke out on Monday afternoon (July 27) in low vegetation in the Alithini area of the Regional Unit of Heraklion, Crete.

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A message was sent via 112 to people in the area, urging them to remain on alert:

“Fire in the Alithini area of the Regional Unit of Heraklion. Remain alert and follow the instructions of the authorities,” the message stated.

A total of 25 firefighters with seven vehicles, one wildfire response team and two helicopters have been deployed to the scene.

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