Fire near Finikas in Rethymno, Crete: Reinforcements deployed, evacuation of Foteinari and Souda
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Key context: <p>Firefighting crews have been reinforced to 63 personnel, 18 vehicles and four helicopters as strong winds hamper efforts, with a 112 alert ordering evacuations in Foteinari and Souda via the coastal road to Korakas beach</p> <p>The post <a href="https://en.protothema.gr/2026/08/14/fire-near-finikas-in-rethymno-crete-reinforcements-deployed-evacuation-of-foteinari-and-souda/">Fire near Finikas in Rethymno, Crete: Reinforcements deployed, evacuation of Foteinari and Souda</a> appeared first on <a href="https://en.protothema.gr">ProtoThema English</a>.</p> This development from en.protothema.gr highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Firefighting crews have been reinforced to 63 personnel, 18 vehicles and four helicopters as strong winds hamper efforts, with a 112 alert ordering evacuations in Foteinari and Souda via the coastal road to Korakas beach The post Fire near Finikas in Rethymno, Crete: Reinforcements deployed, evacuation of Foteinari and Souda appeared first on ProtoThema English.
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