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Shipwreck road closed due to safety reasons. Many have been asking why the view point of our famous beach “shipwreck” is closed. Although the roads are closed leading to the view point, the famous “Panagiotis” can still be seen by boat.   As most would know Greece has been hit …

A 49-year-old man is being taken to Korydallos prison, Athens,  after being found guilty of arson in Zakynthos. More specifically, the 49-year-old from Zakynthos will serve a sentence of four and a half years. According to information, the specific man is an old acquaintance of the police authorities. The 49-year-old …

Investigations start on possible organised arson. Supreme Court intervention for the fires that burnt hundreds of thousands of acres of land in recent days. The prosecutor’s office of the Supreme Court ordered the investigation into the possible existence of an organized criminal arson plan, in the aftermath of the huge …

In detail, the aid in human resources, means and equipment, in the context of the international assistance were the following: Through the European Civil Protection Mechanism: – Cyprus 2 Air-Tractor firefighting aircraft and a group of 40 people (arrival 4/8) – France 2 Canadair CL-415 (arrival 6/8), 1 Canadair CL-415 …

Over 600,000 stremma (60 hectares) burnt in Evia and fire is still burning. Fire zones have been set up outside villages – Superhuman efforts by residents and fire-fighters.   Another night of agony was experienced by the residents of Evia, where the huge fire is raging. The fire is directed …

  Volunteers that are the vigilant guards of Zakynthos. Their love for Zakynthos is their only goal, when it comes to protecting the environment and the property of our fellow citizens. This love often brings them to the forefront of fires, from which our island has been tested and sadly …

  With a positive attitude and appetite for work, the new Commander of the Fire Service of the Prefecture of Zakynthos officially took over his duties last Friday. Pyrarch Spyros Pavlogeorgatos came to take his place from the former Governor Christos Kalogeropoulos, who was transferred as Prefecture Governor in Etoloakarnania. …

Devastation can only be described by the views we see today at the famous land area of Navagio. Fire reached the platform viewing area of the famous shipwreck leaving behind a blackened land without a single bit of greenery. The area that is visited by thousands of visitors every year …

Last Friday night was a nightmare for the mountain villages of Maries and Exo Chora. Residents were anxious for many hours as the fire grew stronger, which unfortunately burnt hundreds of acres of forest land and crops. Over 400 stremata in fact which converts to just under 99 acres of …

Three fires were put out this morning in the Keri area. Our Fire Brigade immediately rushed to the scene and the Zakynthos Regional Unit assisted with water tankers. For full story in Greek click on source https://zantetimes.gr/