July 27th 2023.
The death toll in Greece continues to rise with three people found dead due to the raging wildfires that have engulfed the country. A woman was discovered dead in a trailer near Volos on Wednesday, while her husband was left severely injured. A 45-year-old shepherd was found dead a few kilometers away, while an unidentified man was also found a few hours earlier near the seaside resort of Karystos on Evia island.
The wildfires have become increasingly difficult to fight as temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius and strong winds have created fires stretching over several kilometers. The Fire Service is currently battling flames near Volos industrial area, where factories have been evacuated, as well as near settlements of high archaeological value. Rekindled fire fronts on the islands of Corfu and Rhodes have been particularly devastating, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency on Rhodes.
The state of emergency does not mean Rhodes is unsafe for visitors, but rather pertains to the compensation process for damages caused by the fires. Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou has proposed a joint initiative among the southern European countries to tackle the climate crisis. Despite the severity of the situation, firefighters have been able to rescue and provide water to a thirsty deer in the middle of a burning forest on the island of Rhodes.
The fires are an alarming sign of the #ClimateCrisis and the need for urgent action to protect the environment and the safety of its people. Greece has seen 594 wildfires in the past 10 days, with no signs of letting up anytime soon. It is essential that the government and citizens alike take proactive steps to prevent further destruction.
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