Crete wildfires burn thousands of acres; minister cites 'bad year'

Greek Minister for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection characterized the 2026 fire season as a 'bad year' for Crete, with thousands of acres burned. The assessment came during a winter preparedness meeting in Heraklion, highlighting the island's vulnerability to climate-driven wildfire risk. The statement is a retrospective evaluation, not an active emergency, but underscores the growing frequency of such events in the region.

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