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Title: 04/07/21
Post by: Maik on Sunday, 04 July, 2021 @ 04:52:51

One new case of coronavirus reported on Kefalonia yesterday by EODY.

Title: Re: 04/07/21
Post by: Maik on Sunday, 04 July, 2021 @ 05:02:11

Fires on Kefalonia are endangering people and property, Saturday night the villages of Kolaiti, Agia Eirini, Kapandriti, Agios Yeorgios, Markopoulo, Pastra, Kremmidi, Markopoulo, Katelios and Kato Katelios have either been evacuated or the residents have been told to prepare for evacuation. Firefighters from Patras and Kyllini have been drafted in to help fight the fires.

Edit: Brief report and videos on protothema.gr (https://en.protothema.gr/upd-fire-in-kefalonia-village-evacuated-video-photos/)

Title: Re: 04/07/21
Post by: Jolly Roger on Sunday, 04 July, 2021 @ 08:18:49

This picture taken from Katelios last evening. Many fire fighting planes tackled the blaze all day with strong winds driving it toward villages. It continued to burn during the night, although the wind eventually abated. This morning there are still planes in the sky, but a lot less smoke.

(http://goinggreek.info/gallery/11_04_07_21_8_14_35.jpeg)

Title: Re: 04/07/21
Post by: pessadianos on Sunday, 04 July, 2021 @ 08:32:16

Arsonists are to be caught, taken to the town square and stoned! :rant:

Title: Re: 04/07/21
Post by: Maik on Sunday, 04 July, 2021 @ 09:36:29

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38 firefighters are operating in the area along with 3 ground teams, 8 vehicles, 2 water-dowsing aircraft, 1 air tractor, 4 tow trucks and 2 helicopters.

A total of 14 firefighters with 7 vehicles were also expected to arrive by boat from Patras and Kyllini to reinforce the local firefighting forces.

https://neoskosmos.com/en/204222/wildfires-rip-through-forest-areas-in-greece-cyprus/

Title: Re: 04/07/21
Post by: Maik on Sunday, 04 July, 2021 @ 20:45:58

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Oldest Wine in Europe Found at Prehistoric Greek Site

https://www.thenationalherald.com/oldest_wine_in_europe_found_at_prehistoric_greek_site (https://www.thenationalherald.com/food_travel_wine_spirits/arthro/oldest_wine_in_europe_found_at_prehistoric_greek_site-2809784/)

Title: Re: 04/07/21
Post by: Maik on Sunday, 04 July, 2021 @ 21:05:13

Quote from: pessadianos on Sunday, 04 July, 2021 @ 08:32:16

Arsonists are to be caught, taken to the town square and stoned! :rant:

Allegedly, Rodi Kratsa, Ionian Islands Regional Governor, had been told the fire was started by a shepherd. Not clear if that was any particular shepherd or if it's just "a shepherd" getting the blame. Property developers, Albanians, foreign agents, etc, can all breath easy for a while longer.

Title: Re: 04/07/21
Post by: Maik on Sunday, 04 July, 2021 @ 21:12:37

Not just Kefalonia that's experienced fires, more details on greekreporter.com (https://greekreporter.com/2021/07/04/fires-rage-on-across-greece-as-temperatures-remain-high/)