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Everyone beware! There are wildfires all over Rhodes island

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nadellii

nadellii

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Im sure most of you know, but please be careful if you are in Rhodes or traveling to Rhodes. There are wildfires on the island and it is very dangerous.

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Massive Fire Leaves Much of Rhodes Without Power

A massive fire broke out on the Greek island of Rhodes on Sunday. The blaze has left a great portion of the island without power.
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Yes the First fire was near Sorini on the west coast.that is where the power station is located.So we hd no power for 7 hours & many places no water. A couple of villages were evacuated.
 
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Oh my goodness, I hope you are okay. How are things now? Are some people able to return to their homes with power?
Tpebop said:
Yes the First fire was near Sorini on the west coast.that is where the power station is located.So we hd no power for 7 hours & many places no water. A couple of villages were evacuated.
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the fires are under control after 2 days.with the strong winds the situation is being monitored overnight.At a local attraction Farma known as the ostrich farm the owners house was burned down. A kangaroo, 2 ostriches & a raccoon died.
 
Tpebop said:
the fires are under control after 2 days.with the strong winds the situation is being monitored overnight.At a local attraction Farma known as the ostrich farm the owners house was burned down. A kangaroo, 2 ostriches & a raccoon died.
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Sad reading, please take care.... sending good wishes from Thailand ❣️?
 
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Tpebop said:
the fires are under control after 2 days.with the strong winds the situation is being monitored overnight.At a local attraction Farma known as the ostrich farm the owners house was burned down. A kangaroo, 2 ostriches & a raccoon died.
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That is tragic, please be safe! I am so sad to see that there are now fires almost everywhere in Greece
 
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That is tragic, please be safe! I am so sad to see that there are now fires almost everywhere in Greece
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Tragic indeed!?.....I posted about Evia yesterday,I couldn't believe what I was reading!?????
 
The fires are all out now.
Lidl Hellas have granted 500,000 euros to help with reforestation.
 
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The fires are all out now.
Lidl Hellas have granted 500,000 euros to help with reforestation.
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The damage is done, but I am very glad to hear that. It will be a slow process
 
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I am thankful that all the fires are out, but it is still a tragic situation!
 
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