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Crisis before calm
Serious smoke.
A small church down near the waterfront was on fire. It's rare to have a serious fire on Poros.
The interior of the church was destroyed but thankfully the building is ok and the houses right on top of it were saved.
Our electricity was turned off because there's also a transformer right up against one end of the church.
These last 2 photos from Frontline Reporter, grandson George, who just happened to be on scene
These little churches are always open and anyone can pop in and light a candle and say a prayer.
The candles are planted into metal bowls full of sand. Not easily upset.
I just heard, through the Poros grapevine, that it started when a bunch of wires caught fire. I imagine the wiring was antiquarian.
One icon was saved.
A miracle, they say
Later in the evening
Dusk on Elli's rooftop terrace.
A warm spring evening with a glass of good wine and a meze, a view over the twinkling lights of Poros and it's harbour and across to the mountains on the mainland.
Looks idyllic doesn't it
Goodness... that was a lot of smoke.
ReplyDeleteAnd, yes, that view does indeed look idyllic ... sigh ...
We used to live in that house and made the staircase up to the roof. It's magical on a summer night
DeleteIt does look idyllic, just perfect.
ReplyDeleteIt's a blessing that the fire didn't spread and cause more damage.
Fortunately Poros has a good fire brigade. At least they saved most of the church and it didn't spread
DeleteFire is always scary, especially in a tightly built area. This year we will have a high likelihood of fire, since it's been so terribly dry. Some of the blooms on my wisteria dried up just from the wind dessicated them. Old wiring is such a hazard!
ReplyDeleteThe island does look so peaceful!
Thank goodness Poros has a local fire brigade. They were right onto it. Otherwise the island is very quiet
DeleteA good save.
ReplyDeleteGood practice for the fire brigade. Only this wasn't practice. They did well
DeleteThank goodness the fire didn't spread, all the houses are very close by.
ReplyDeleteThat drone photoreally shows how close all those buildings are. Literally built one on top of the other
DeleteOnce you mentioned the transformer thought that’s where it started. Especially after seeing the picture of the scorch mark.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful view I’d spend many evening siting up there drinking wine and eating meze
Sad about the church, but great they saved an icon. Beautiful spot to enjoy the sunset.
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