The situation with fires in Greece is extremely difficult at the moment. Thousands of m2 of forest have been destroyed. Villages burned down and at least three people have died and some other people have been hurt and burned.
It is good to see that these men and their dog and cat are safe. It is not the same for all the wild animals that died in the forests that burned down the last few days.
From the island of Evia many people were saved with ferryboats, fishing boats, private boats and boats from the Greek marine.
Help from countries around Greece has arrived but the heat and wind does not help at all. Later the responsibility of how the fires were put out and the exact course of action that was taken will be discussed in length. It is very very sad for all those that are suffering. We wish them strength!!
It is up to us now to be extremely careful! No work outside that can cause fire, no smoking outside. No cigarette butts on the road. Do not light candles in shrines along the road. No bbq-ing at all. Don’t go to the forests! The fires are not under control and it takes nothing at all to have a fire started anywhere!!
Take care of the animals. Leave water and food for them.
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Thanks for your updates, I hope you don’t get any fires locally and stay safe.
Do you have any fires on Skopelos or have you been lucky so far?
No fires on Skopelos. Thank God we have an excellent head of the fire department and his team. Every summer a big team of fire fighters are added to the regular team and they patrol the whole island the whole summer.
Hello do you know if it is possible to reach Mantoudi port from Igoumenitsa via Chalkida to take the ferry for Glossa le 14/08 ? We booked a studio on Skopelos and we are now in a camping at Plataria. We are anxious because fire. Thank you very much !
I’m glad to hear that. I wish add the best for you, your beautiful island and your country. I know it is hard right now.
Stay strong!!!
Very glad to read your comment above that there is no fire at present on the island, long may it stay that way, and that you obviously have great faith in the current fire chief. I must say I am glad to hear this! Good luck, everybody.