Black Saturday - Greece in flames
Black Saturday - Greece in flames
As a relatively newcomer to Greece, the horrific events of frightening fires over the last two days have come as a dreadful shock. Fires rage out of control throughout the country, the fire services are overwhelmed and this afternoon the official death toll exceeded 50, including 11 firefighters and a number of children. The reports on television are graphic and the nightmare of people being caught unable to escape the flames, is impossible to comprehend. It is a truly tragic day for everyone in Greece.
On Friday, we saw smoke coming from the mountains around Lakki, only 12 kilometers away, but fortunately, it was dealt with quickly. Maybe living on an island surrounded by the sea which allows aeroplanes and helicopters to easily collect water is lucky. If there is a fire fanned by a strong north wind, it would be impossible to escape the village as the White Mountains allow no retreat South. Food for thought.
Maybe the UK could answer the Greek governments plea for help?
As a relatively newcomer to Greece, the horrific events of frightening fires over the last two days have come as a dreadful shock. Fires rage out of control throughout the country, the fire services are overwhelmed and this afternoon the official death toll exceeded 50, including 11 firefighters and a number of children. The reports on television are graphic and the nightmare of people being caught unable to escape the flames, is impossible to comprehend. It is a truly tragic day for everyone in Greece.
On Friday, we saw smoke coming from the mountains around Lakki, only 12 kilometers away, but fortunately, it was dealt with quickly. Maybe living on an island surrounded by the sea which allows aeroplanes and helicopters to easily collect water is lucky. If there is a fire fanned by a strong north wind, it would be impossible to escape the village as the White Mountains allow no retreat South. Food for thought.
Maybe the UK could answer the Greek governments plea for help?
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