Wildfire in Crete, Greece (2024-08-07)

On the 07 August 2024 at 13:42 wildfire is reported to have affected the central part of the Crete Island. The event is increasing South-East from Agia Paraskevi, 30km from Rethymno. The fire spread rapidly due to strong winds and threatened the village of Agia Paraskevi. The residents of Agia Paraskevi had to be evacuated and a 112 message was sent out. 61 vehicles with 110 firefighters, 85 ground personnel, 6 helicopters and 4 airplanes were used to fight the fire, supported by municipal vehicles/machinery and volunteer organisations.. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide wildfire extent and damage assessment emergency mapping.