🌍⚠️ Holiday Alert for UK Travellers in Greece! ⚠️🌍
Hey travellers, if you’re planning a sun-soaked escape to Greece, it’s essential to stay updated! Wildfires have erupted in popular tourist spots, leading to evacuations on the Ionian islands and parts of mainland Greece. The flames are being fuelled by strong winds and dry conditions, affecting areas like Zante, Kefalonia, and Chios.
Firefighters are working tirelessly to control the blazes, and evacuations are underway in multiple villages to ensure everyone’s safety. These fires have already damaged forests, farmland, and even some properties, so it’s crucial to be cautious and heed any local warnings.
🔴 Not just Greece! Remember, Spain is also on high alert with scorching temperatures predicted, following an unusual “red” emergency signal.
If you’re in the affected regions, listen to local authorities, stay informed, and prioritise your safety. The Greek emergency services have had to tackle over 100 fires so far, and the risk remains high in many areas, including the Ionian islands and the mainland. To help put the fires out, Greece has reached out for EU firefighting aircraft.
Authorities have described conditions in some parts as “out of control,” and several homes, especially in places like Agalas in Zakynthos, have faced severe impact. Over in Vounteni, near Patras, the fire is consuming the countryside, so stay vigilant!
🔥 Meanwhile, Europe is experiencing extraordinary heat, with record temperatures scorching regions in Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Seville and Cordoba have already seen temperatures soar up to 44°C.
Stay cool, stay safe, and keep yourself updated if you’re holidaying in these areas. Share this alert to keep other travellers informed! ✈️☀️ #TravelAlert #Wildfires #StaySafe