A major fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon at 35N Cretan Distillery, a tsikoudia distillery located in the Sfakaki area of Rethymno, near the Heraklion Estavromenos National Road.
The Fire Department was alerted at around 12:15 p.m., triggering an immediate response. A total of 21 firefighters, a team from the 3rd EMODE hiking unit and seven fire engines rushed to the scene.
The blaze caused extensive damage, completely destroying the distillery building. Firefighters managed to contain the flames within the premises and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby areas.
No employees were injured or placed in danger. According to information available, all workers were in the company yard carrying out outdoor tasks when the fire broke out.
The Heraklion Arson Investigation Team was mobilized to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the cause of the fire.
35N Cretan Distillery, based in Crete, produces traditional Cretan spirits, including tsikoudia.
