Greek Wildfires: 18 bodies found in blaze-ravaged northern area, investigation underway
Greece, a tragic development emerged when 18 bodies were discovered in a forested area of northern Greece, which has been engulfed by wildfires for the past four days, according to the Greek fire service.
Migrants Possibly Among the Victims
Preliminary reports suggest that the individuals who lost their lives might have been migrants. To unravel the circumstances surrounding this devastating event, a coroner and an investigative team are en route to the Dadia forest where the bodies were found.
Devastating Impact on Evros Region
The Evros region in north-eastern Greece, situated in proximity to the Turkish border, has been ravaged by relentless wildfires, resulting in significant destruction and displacement of communities.
Evacuations and Hospital Disruptions
The crisis has led to the evacuation of a hospital in the city of Alexandroupolis. The hospital had to swiftly transfer newborn babies and intensive care patients to a ferry at the port to ensure their safety.
Concerns for Newborns and Intensive Care Patients
As part of the evacuation process, newborn babies and intensive care patients were relocated to a ferry docked at the port of Alexandroupolis. The urgency of the situation required these critical patients to be moved from the hospital to a safer location.
Additional Tragedy Near Coastal City
Adding to the tragedy, another death was reported near a coastal city, with unconfirmed sources indicating that the victim might also have been a migrant. Emergency services responded by issuing mobile text alerts, urging residents in the vicinity to evacuate.
Investigation Underway Amidst Chaos
The Dadia national park, a sprawling wooded area situated north of Alexandroupolis, has been consumed by the ferocity of
