- A wildfire broke out shortly before noon today in an area of low vegetation near Zoniana, in the Mylopotamos municipality.
- Emergency services mobilized 21 firefighters, 7 fire engines, an EMODE specialized foot module, a firefighting helicopter, and local municipal water tankers.
- The incident comes as Crete remains under a Category 3 (High Risk) fire alert.
- An Arson Crimes Investigation team from Rethymno has arrived on-site to determine the cause of the blaze.
Emergency crews rushed into action on Friday afternoon following a wildfire outbreak in low vegetation near the village of Zoniana, located in the Mylopotamos municipality of Rethymno.
The fire was spotted shortly before noon, triggering an immediate deployment from regional authorities. A response force consisting of 21 firefighters, seven fire trucks, and a foot module from the 3rd EMODE specialized unit is battling the blaze on the ground, supported by municipal water tankers from Mylopotamos.
Aerial support was also brought in, with a firefighting helicopter conducting targeted drops to hold back the flames.
The outbreak coincides with a Category 3 (High Risk) fire danger rating issued across Crete. An arson investigation unit from Rethymno is currently at the scene working to determine the exact origin of the fire.