Fire in Attica: Battle to save animals from the fiery front – Dramatic appeals on social media

Residents of northeastern Attica are living hours of agony as the fire that broke out at noon on Sunday (11/8) in Varnavas has reached uncontrollable proportions.

Animal shelters are also on standby. A coordination center for animals at risk in the greater Varnavas area of Attica, Attica, affected by the fires, has been set up at the Ministry of Interior by the Special Secretariat for Companion Animals. Citizens, the ministry said, can be contacted at 213 1361085 and 213 1361033. Also, in Marathon Municipality and Dionysos Municipality, animal reception areas for animals in distress operated throughout the night at the Grammatikou Town Hall, the Grammatikou Basketball Court, and the Anoixis football field.

During a live link from Nea Penteli, Star reporter Aris Lambos saw a white dog visibly distressed and frightened, which in some places had been burned by the fire, and rushed to take it in his arms and carry it to safety. The dog, who was on a leash, had apparently gotten lost in the panic to evacuate the area, and was wandering around alone and helpless in the thick smoke.

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“Don’t abandon your pets,” they write on social while posting photos of animals that people are desperately searching for.

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The situation remains extremely difficult in Grammatikos, Penteli, and Anatoli Nea Makris. We call the attention of citizens to evacuate in time together with their pets. On lines 2131361085 and 2131361033, you can call us for animals in need 24 hours a day.

The structures to which you can take fire-stricken domestic and stray animals:

– At the PALAI of the Municipality of Galati where the non-profit organization Dogs’ Voice has set up a structure

– At the Town Hall of Grammatikou and at the Cultural Center of Nea Makri of the Municipality of Marathon (the operation of the Grammatikou Open Basketball Court has ceased)

– At the Anoixi Football Stadium (37 Lycabettus 37) of the Municipality of Dionysos.