Fire broke out at noon on Monday in grassland area in the area Arkalochori, Heraklion, Crete.

According to the fire department, no houses are threatened, while winds of 5 Beaufort are blowing at the scene.

Ground and air forces were mobilized to extinguish it, namely 29 firefighters with 5 vehicles, 2 groups of pedestrian units and 2 helicopters.

Alarm to the fire department for a second fire in Prinia

The fire was contained which occurred at noon on Monday in the area Prinia, Heraklion, Crete.

According to the fire department no homes are threatened.

The fire is burning in a grassy area and for its extinguishment 37 firefighters with 9 vehicles, 2 teams of walking units and 1 helicopter were dispatched. At the same time, there is assistance from OTAN water carriers

#Fire in a grassy area in the area of ​​Prinia, Heraklion, Crete. Ground and air forces were mobilized.

— Fire Department (@pyrosvestiki) July 10, 2023