Greece’s Summer of Fire and Anger

After a week of wildfires, VICE World News travelled to the island of Evia, Greece to meet local villagers that defied evacuation orders. With insufficient forces on the ground, volunteer firefighters took matters into their own hands and fought the fires themselves. They are angry at the mismanagement of the country’s fire services, a force that has long been underfunded and ill-prepared to tackle the onslaught of the climate crisis.

This is Greece's summer of fire and anger.

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[takishaedwards]

The sister made an excellent point- she said she recycles. So what? Her home still burned down. It just shows that end of the day, individuals do what they can within their means, but if the people in charge don't change then everything will continue to crumble

[imCurveee]

89 years old and fighting back the fire with a garden hose, major respect to that pappou right there

[cmarq]

The same happened to Portugal in 2017.
A summer from hell with 100 deaths.

Solidarity 😞

[adalbertoramirez]

My heart goes out to those humble human beings that stayed to fight the fire. RESPECT
Greece has contributed so much to the history of the world. Love their history and culture.

[Knotaro_bot]

Sympathy from Australia. Wishing you strength while you rebuild

[filetmignon]

This is very tragic.. my heart to the families and animals

[evangelostsiligiannis]

Greek here thanks for the support to everyone it was one difficult summer pandemic and fires.

[tinojimenez]

Indeed, this is the beginning of the end.

[saramarie]

Deepest condolences for the lives lost in these tragic fires. 😞❤️

[kollerbrian]

Demand a Safe Recovery. I understand your emotions. Wishing all a safe recovery, Brian Koller

[MrAchsas]

these forests need to be restored as fast as possible or it only gets worse

[alessio]

Last year Australia and this year major wildfires in Italy, Turkey and Greece.

[НинаКовалева-кч]

Я плачу 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Господи не брось людей в беде, помоги им спастись!
Аминь!!! 🙏🙏😢

[LBC_squared]

Damn. I feel for them. Out here in California

[arijitdey]

No word can sooth their loss. But still, I extend my deepest sympathy to the sufferers!

[kristofferhellstrom]

I'm thankful that we got so much help here in Sweden from other countries during our fires a couple of years ago. This summer we sent a couple of firefighting planes to Greece but I feel sorry there was so much destruction :(

[AnGréagach]

3 years ago, 100 plus people died in the great fire at Mati, the same happened in 2007 and the same is happening this year. The government
decided to buy vehicles and equipment for the police force and the army, instead of investing in the firefighting department. Citizens and firefighters did whatever they could in their own power to save our land, yet people tend to forget. Yet again people are going to vote and elect the same governments.

[Phil-gcqh]

It's nice to see someone in power take responsibility for their actions.

[brucelee]

Greece had it rough ten years ago with their economy. Now this. I hope you fine people find a will or a way. 🙏

[zelo]

My condolences for the people that lost any family pets or friend I hope you can find peace and happiness again may they rest in peace