Greek wildfires devastated land. They also took away livelihoods

On the island of Evia, many who depended on the fire-ravaged forest for their livelihoods are now facing destitution.

Evia, Greece – Vangelis Yiorgatzis is destitute.

The pine forest he tapped for resin was burned in the August fires that ravaged the island of Evia and much of Greece. So were his 350 olive trees and his thousand vines.

“We are completely destroyed. Unemployed. Out on the street,” he said.