An Aldridge couple have described a terrifying escape from wildfires in Greece after emergency alerts warned that fires were moving towards the area where they were staying in Kefalonia.
John and Shelley Hale, from the West Midlands, said they were on a family holiday when the warnings arrived. According to the report, authorities urged people to evacuate as the fire risk grew closer.
Their experience underlines how quickly wildfire conditions can change for both residents and visitors in Greece. Emergency phone alerts and evacuation advice can leave holidaymakers making urgent decisions with little notice.
The Hales' account adds to the wider picture of disruption caused by wildfires during the holiday season, with people in affected areas forced to leave accommodation and seek safety as authorities respond to the threat.
