Wildfire Devastates Businesses Near Patras, Greece

Wildfire Impact on Businesses

• 🏖️ A beach bar named Anastasia, described as a former workplace and hobby, was destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire.
• 🍽️ Another restaurant owner, Demetrius Thascus, warned authorities about the fire's path but received no assistance.
• 💔 He suffered a broken arm while attempting to protect his property and lost all food supplies due to destroyed refrigerators and lack of power.

Evacuations and Damage

• 🏘️ The wildfire forced the evacuation of at least 25 settlements near the western Greek city of Patras.
• 🌳 The fire spread through forests, olive groves, and industrial areas, causing disruption to road and train traffic.
• 📈 While no casualties were reported, the damage across the region is extensive.