Pantelis Mourtzanos
State of emergency declared in several Rethymno municipalities due to fire damage
The Ministry of Civil Protection on Friday declared a state of emergency in the municipalities of Agia Paraskevi, Agios Ioannis, Ano Meros and Apodoulou in the municipality of Amari in Rethymno on Crete.
According to the decision signed by the general secretary of civil protection, Vassilis Papageorgiou, the state of emergency will be in effect until September 9.
Fire contained in Rethymno, concerns rise over agricultural impact
A fire in Rethymno on the southern island of Crete has been contained after more than 300 firefighters worked through the night to control the blaze, authorities reported on Friday.
Firefighting aircraft were deployed at first light, with four water-dropping helicopters remaining in the area to manage any potential flare-ups.