One photo has made the rounds in Greece—it captures a man on a motorbike evacuating a sheep as forest fires approach. The scene took place last week in Patras, a Greek port city in the grip of flames.
Fires have a significant impact on wildlife, leading to increased mortality and injuries. They also cause displacement of animals, loss of habitat, pollution, and disruption of ecosystems. The situation is prompting residents and groups to act in the aid of affected flocks and wild and domestic animals.
