A massive fire erupted near Platanias on the west coast of Crete on Wednesday, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of tourists from two large hotels. The blaze, which started in a reed bed and spread quickly due to strong winds, forced authorities to evacuate the western part of the town. Despite the efforts of over 90 firefighters and three tanker helicopters, the fire was only contained to a stable perimeter by late afternoon and remained uncontrolled. The current heat waves and dried vegetation have exacerbated the situation, with another fire reported in northern Greece. This follows a recent devastating fire in Athens that destroyed over 10,000 hectares and caused significant damage.
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A new platform has been launched to offer temporary accommodation for those affected by the recent fire in Attica, developed by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and supported by local authorities. Residents can apply through the platform or contact the helpline at 213 2047893. Additionally, the Olympic Stadium (OAKA) has been opened to shelter evacuees as long as the fire risk remains high.
Under particularly difficult conditions, the precautionary evacuation of the settlements threatened by the large fire…