Det brinner på Samos....

[chigabiga]

Ja, viktigast förstås att ingen kom till skada! Man blir gärna lite självisk när man tänker på sin semester och de bekymmer detta eventuellt kan medföra, men det är ju ändå ett lyxproblem jämfört med vad befolkningen drabbats av. Hoppas att de ändå vill ha dit oss turister...

[maggione]

Det ligger till precis så som står i nyheterna på SvT. Bränderna är anlagda just för att markägarna skall få exploatera.....Hemskt! När det brinner på ett ställe så tuttar dom genast på flera ställen samtidigt.....dom allra flesta bränderna på Samos är anlagda! Vi åker ner den 25/8, antar att det ser likadant ut som när vi kom ner 2000.....

[chigabiga]

Enligt "Samos Island" på Facebook:

"[LEFT]The last three fires, were a serious blow to the island's ecosystem, a big test for all of us, as well as a huge sentimental burden.
We all mourn for the losses, but soon our land's fertile ground and its rich waters will start healing the wounds. Our help, our care and our love is now demanded, so that we speed this process.
The inevitable focus that the incident attracted negative advertisement and created the (wrong) feeling that the island is burned to the ground. Reality is that the recent fires, affected around 1000 acres (2% of the island), most of which were covered with bushes.
Samos is still a really green island, with a lot of natural beauties, many sightseeing spots, numerous beaches, the cleanest of seas and very friendly people, who are always willing to help you.
We would like to welcome you in Samos, the 'Jewel of Greece' as New York Post commented, and help you spend some interesting, relaxing and affordable summer holidays, that will always be there in your memories. "[/LEFT]