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High fire risk across Crete, Samaria Gorge closed on Thursday
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- The island of Crete is under a high fire risk alert on Thursday, July 16, classified as Category 4 by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection.
- The Samaria Gorge will be closed to the public as a precautionary measure due to the elevated fire risk.
- Authorities have advised residents and visitors to refrain from outdoor activities that could spark a fire, such as littering cigarettes and burning dry vegetation.
- Safety measures are being reinforced as part of the response to the potential fire hazard across the island.
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