The fire in Kritsa, Lasithi, is fully under control

17.08.2026

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10:23

The fire in Kritsa, Lasithi, is fully under control

The fire department remains on the scene as a precaution

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The fire that broke out last night, shortly after 9:00 p.m., in the Kritsa area of the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos, in Lasithi, Crete, has been brought under complete control.

The fire broke out in a forested area near the village; however, the Fire Department’s immediate and effective response prevented it from spreading.

According to the Fire Department, two water tankers and four firefighters remain at the scene as a precaution and to monitor the situation.

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