Fire breaks out in Gazi, Heraklion; firefighting teams deployed.

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A fire broke out in an agro-forestry area in Gazi, Heraklion, Crete, on July 6, 2026, around 2 PM.
Emergency services mobilized quickly, deploying 30 firefighters and a helicopter to combat the blaze.
The fire is one of several active fronts in Crete, alongside fires in Ierapetra and Vianno.
Strong winds of up to 7 Beaufort are complicating firefighting efforts in the region.
Authorities issued alerts for residents in nearby areas as firefighting efforts continue.

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