Our Prayers To Greece.

[Anonymous]

Well hello everyone,

It's me again.

Those of you who live in a European or an Asian country you probably have already heard about Greece's tragedy that happened yesterday morning and kept going till evening today.

If you are not familiar with it, yesterday in Attica there were about 5 huge wildfires that were a result of an arson, if I'm not mistaken. All the fires started in the forest, yet sadly because of the bad weather conditions they all moved to inhabited areas bringing unfixable and heartbreaking disasters.

Firefighters did their best and saved as many as they could however no battle has no losses.

The fires completely destroyed a very large number of houses and these specific areas in general.

The whole Greek nation and Europe is in mourning since it's been a long time that something that terrible happened to the Hellenic Republic.

To talk numbers, by now there are:

74 deaths

190 injured

160 missing

Many of them were babies, children, and teenagers that went there for summer holidays making the incident even more sad.

The deaths of the people were torturing, many of them burned alive, others died of asphyxia when they got trapped in their houses and others died as a result of them running to the sea so they can save themselves but instead drowning because of the heavy smoke.

Politicians from all around the world are sending help and their prayers to the Greeks, in every possible way, showing that the world is united in difficult moments like these.

Firefighters found many families that were burned alive hugging each other, dead mothers holding their children as an act of protection and the aegean sea filled with 26 dead bodies. The images were brutal and extremely heartbreaking.

Now that the fire has finally been taken down, everyone is searching to find dead bodies along the forest and the burned houses.

Actually this was such a big disaster that the Italian Prime Minister compared Greek's disaster with Pompeii's because of the dramatic deaths.

Mine and Russia's Prayers are to you orthodox brothers.

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AngelicSin

[CHARismatic110]

This is heartbreaking. I hadn't heard anything about this so thanks for sharing. And don't let anyone make you feel bad for sending prayers! Prayers are heard and appreciated, and they work. Never apologize for your beliefs! ❤

[acooke-13]

I am gutted for them, completely devastated. I've been to Greece and it's a lovely little country. It's gut wrenching. Prayers to all affected, I wish I could help.

[Cr1s714n0]

I saw it on TV but I couldn't realize it was a result of arson... how come? So sad to know it, how can someone be so mean and cruel? May God help those affected by this huge tragedy 😟😞🙏

[JimRSmith]

Nα σαι καλά.

Dreadful events, Greece is in my heart and mind right now, too.

[JimRSmith]

Eυχαριστώ.

[SirRexington]

Have they discovered who the culprit was?

This is one of those things that people will forget about in a week after swearing that they will "pray" for these poor souls. You might as well do nothing. It is the equivalent to praying. I understand your heart goes out to them and are "deeply" saddened by this. But if that's the case, then that is what you need to say.

As for me, this is a terrible event that can't be seen with what ifs. For those who died and for those who lived who will never read this useless and unimportant message I am writing, I'm sorry this happened to you.

[myTake Owner]

I think they actually catched one of them, not sure though.

[IndieGirlJess]

Lots of wildfires at this time of year in the United States. California and Oregon for instance. But people are warned to evacuate and there may be a lot of houses burned but not much loss of life. Weren't these people warned to get out?

[myTake Owner]

From what I've heard because someone started 5 fires the same time and because of the extremely strong winds, it was impossible to escape.

[performerwannabe]

As a Greek person myself, I really appreciate you guys. I hope everything goes well and not another human is found dead. 💜

[myTake Owner]

We hope everythin works for you, again our prayers to you.
Stay strong!

[performerwannabe]

Thanks sweetheart.
It's sad to hear stories about those families that lost their people all over the news but it's the hard reality.

[myTake Owner]

It was a really big disaster, I can't even imagine the pain.
Russia's heart is with you.

[Anonymous]

Thank you for sharing. I avoid most social media and tv, I use GAG to vent... I would've never known about this. I dearly pray for them. I will dedicate today to understanding more about their orthodox religions. I pray that they will find their loved ones safe and unharmed.

- From AZ, U. S.

[JustCallMeLeon]

As a Greek myself, have to say that upclose the damage is 100 times worse than seen on the news. Its crazy. Every time of the year its the same, with totally "random" fires mysteriously appearing in places of interest. Least they can do is find whos behind this and leave them rotting, hung from a tree down at the city square.

[BOUNTYGUY9]

catch the bastard / bastards that started the fire and l have a reward of £1000 for you? it has to be the real genuine cunt or / cunts that lite the fire any one that wants to claim the reward will be vetted by the local police so the hunt is on date 25/07/2018 time 03.21am get back to me when you catch this arsonist thank you singed ENM

[BOUNTYGUY9]

thanks

[ImSoSquishy]

i live at NYC and it's all over the news on my phone and on tv, not just at asia and Europe :(

[myTake Owner]

I didn't knew that, sorry.

[Angelina25]

It's heartbreaking.

And hey! It's been a while. When are you gonna do what you've told me?

[myTake Owner]

1st of August remember?

[myTake Owner]

By the way you are moderator right? Can you please ask for an admin to do something for the anonymous here that wrote 'We want more greek deaths'

[Angelina25]

I'll delete it myself.
These people are so ridiculous.

[Joker8]

That picture you put at the last was really unnecessary

[myTake Owner]

The fact that you don't like looking at it, it doesn't mean it didn't happen.

[Joker8]

I'm not saying it didn't happen, you could've mentioned "a child was injured or suffered burns" but putting the picture is really disturbing

[myTake Owner]

If you don't like it don't look at it, I didn't force you to read this take or write a comment.
These incidents happened to Geece all day today and yesterday, it isn't disturbing for me just sad that's why I decided to put it here.

[Joker8]

Nice attitude

[myTake Owner]

It's called being straightforward and clear.
There is a national disaster going on in my neighbour country, forgive me for not caring about your sensitivities.

[Joker8]

Care to explain how is putting up a picture of a burned child going to help your neighboring country?

[myTake Owner]

Can you explain me how your annoying comment will?

[Joker8]

It won't, I'm not trying to help, you are...

[myTake Owner]

Listen, I wrote an article letting people know what disasters are going on in a popular europian country. Like it or not I put this picture there because I thought it would make even more clear how bad things are. Except this I've also done many other things to help the victims.
It's not my fault that you have a sensitive stomach and can't take a look at the sad reality.
Now get off my post.

[Joker8]

Sorry for being "annoying" it's your take do what you want, just was giving my opinion

[HeyThere94]

I think she's a snowflake who gets triggered easily.

[Joker8]

@HeyThere94 I wasn't trying to pick a fight

[myTake Owner]

@HeyThere94 Don't call me snowflake.

[myTake Owner]

And The Joker guy, I came off too strong yesterday sorry for that.

[Joker8]

@AngelicSin no problem

[Sociopathvictim]

@HeyThere94 its a shame people delete comments that hint at the truth. That word you describe, I’m inclined to agree.

[Sociopathvictim]

@Joker8 you will know more if you see the Askers other questions.

[myTake Owner]

@Sociopathvictim How many times do i have to ask from you to leave me the fuck alone and actually do it?

[myTake Owner]

@Sociopathvictim I don't know and I don't care why you have this weird obsession with me and comment negatively on EVERYTHING I write, but like I told you before leave me the fuck alone.

[Sociopathvictim]

Don’t know why she acts like this, I wasn’t even talking to her. I think it’s because I’m Ukrainian 😭
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, head of the Greek Catholic Ukrainian Church, stressed that “it is a matter of fact that the war in Ukraine has become a silent war. Russia ranks among the worst violators of religious freedom and human rights. There is no sign that its persecution of religious minorities and foreign missionaries is coming to an end. And what is perhaps most troubling is that this repression is not limited to its own borders.“

[myTake Owner]

@Sociopathvictim You are engish-indian stop the lies and stop commenting on my posts.

[Joker8]

I'm starting to regret this comment

[Joker8]

It turned into a debate

[myTake Owner]

You didn't do anything wrong and sorry if we annoyed you with the many notifications, the guys has just been bothering me non-stop.
Again sorry.

[Sociopathvictim]

She always speaks the truth, always 🇺🇦

[Joker8]

@Sociopathvictim dude just let it go, she did a take to inform us and to show us what happened and I merely was stating an opinion, the take is amazing, my only comment was on the pic and nothing other than that so she didn't do anything wrong... just let it go, this is becoming really annoying

[Sociopathvictim]

@Joker8 yes but you picked up on something and i am very grateful that you did this because it is important to question the things that people do on here however big or small. You were right about it, a leopard doesn’t change their spots. Bravo 🇺🇦

[GnarCute]

Fire brings life, It takes life, but it also renews a land.
The fire is a tragedy but the forests burned will grow back.
the people who died will be remembered.

[delagarza]

I heard about it and I'm completely devastated for them. I can't imagine how those affected, those who live there and holidaymakers who travel there are feeling

[Logorithim]

What a tragedy, and worse that someone set these fires intentionally.

Our hearts go out to the victims and the people of Greece.

[DiegoO]

Sorry but prayers for the world. My country is in the edge of a civil war, its going for 400 murders, in Africa its worst, in the middle east its worst. In many places heart breaking things are happening.

Prayers for the world..

[monkeynutts]

Yeah it's very terrible, possibly preventable as well, I live in one of the most fire prone countries on the planet. We have this happen every year, only difference is we know it's about to occur, and prepare, so we don't loose people all the time.

[MidnightCowboy]

Yeah let's send prayers that do not work lol

It's very sad, but prayers will not fix it

[myTake Owner]

It will not harm it either,
and for your information I already did what I could exepct the article.

[Lovi87]

No :( that is so sad.
My prays and love from Me and England.
I'm so sorry, Greece.

[Cammy137]

Prayers do nothing. How many people do you think prayed in Greece yesterday morning for their own well-being and the well-being of their family? If you want to help, donate to charities focused on helping with those effected.

[myTake Owner]

Congrats for trying to making me feel bad for sending prayers, it didn't work though.
Like I've said I already send big ammounts of money and clothes for these people.
Thank you for the comment.

[Cammy137]

I'm not trying to make you feel bad about sending prayers. Praying doesn't have a negative effect... it just doesn't have a positive one either.

[Anonymous]

oh, that almost makes me cry. I have friends in Athens, and they tell me it's just unbelievable.

My thoughts also to our fellow human beings. I ache for you. :(

[Kaneki05]

I know this a bad thing and people die and that's sad but seeing basically a city on fire is pretty cool. And who ever started these bigs fires are pretty damn smart i don't think they will get caught.

[zagor]

With hotter temperatures this may become more common. Especially as more people move into areas prone to wildfires, as is happening here in California.