Greece - National Mourning due to killer fires

My dear friends,

The week that has passed has been underwritten with tragic letters in the history of Greece. The coastal area of Rafina-Mati was burnt in the flames of a horrifying fire on Monday 24th of July. The reason why this fire started is still under investigation by the Greek police. But strong winds blowing that day helped spreading the fire in great speed, such that it took everyone by surprise. People were not prepared to face a disaster so big in such little time. Many people tried to leave by car and got stuck in a jam to find a tragic death. Elder people couldn’t leave their houses and stayed inside to also find tragic death. Others tried to escape the burning hell going towards the sea. Those who made it got lucky. Those who didn’t unfortunately lost their lives in a tragic way.

The deadly outcome rose up to 88 people, among them children. The Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced a national mourning period of 3 days.

This is not the place to judge or point fingers. I write to you in sentiments of grief for the suffering of the motherland. I send my deepest condolences to the families of the victims and in great respect to their suffering, my blog stayed closed the week that has passed.

As for us until we meet again in one of our Sunday traveling adventures wishing you my very best!

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