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Kritsa

Kritsa

village in Greece

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    Wildfire near Kritsa settlement in Lasithi, Crete contained in 40 minutes by 48 firefighters

    A wildfire that broke out on the evening of 16 August 2026 in the Kritsa area of Lasithi, Crete was brought under control in about 40 minutes, with 48 firefighters and 16 vehicles preventing the flames from reaching a nearby settlement.

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