Greek Island Of Evia Completely Destroyed By Wildfires

Similar scenes in Turkey & California, USA

The entire Northern part of the the Greek island of Evia has been completely destroyed by wildfires.

Residents of the island were continuing to board ferries last night.

More than 1,000 residents were evacuated by ferry from the village of Limni on Evia island in Greece after raging fires cut off all other means of escape.

Latest: https://t.co/uH54MHUDfS pic.twitter.com/uLpMT6bEft

— Sky News (@SkyNews) August 7, 2021

Absolutely terrifying footage from a ferry carrying passengers escaping the shores of Lake Evia in #Greece. pic.twitter.com/5H9jzapXl0

— Dino Sofos (@dinosofos) August 7, 2021

It's been likened by officials to a "disaster movie", with homes & businesses destroyed.

Greek officials say climate change is to blame for the fires, which started during a heatwave where temperatures reached 45 degrees Celsius.

Elena Becatoros, the Associated Press' Bureau Chief for Southeast Europe, says it's too early to establish the extent of the destruction in Greece:

There are similar scenes elsewhere including in Turkey and California.

Wildfires in Turkey have been raging for 13 days, while California is experiencing it's biggest ever single wildfire.

As Turkey burned, ravaged by the worst wildfires in living memory, arguments raged over #HelpTurkey.

Backed by celebrities and traumatised Turks, the trending hashtag drew fire from Erdogan supporters saying it was designed to humiliate the governmenthttps://t.co/mYo6kZAiz3 pic.twitter.com/RjRj0QWGHh

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) August 9, 2021

The Dixie fire is now the 2nd-largest wildfire in California history, burning more than 463,000 acres through a large swath of Northern California.

It has destroyed 400+ homes and commercial buildings as firefighters struggle to get the upper hand.https://t.co/0fDUQLRprv pic.twitter.com/imTVseaaPm

— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) August 8, 2021