British family loses home in Peloponnese wildfires

A British couple, 36-year-old Rory Clifford and 35-year-old Stephanie Harper, lost their home in the Aigialeia region of the Peloponnese following devastating wildfires. The family had planned to move to Greece permanently on August 10, having purchased the property in 2023 and invested over 300,000 euros into its renovation. They had already relocated their personal belongings and enrolled their eight-year-old twin daughters, Evangeline and Ivaria, in a local school.

The destruction of the house has forced the family to abandon their relocation plans. Despite the loss of their property and the emotional toll, the couple expressed gratitude for the support received from the local community. The situation is further complicated by the fact that Stephanie is currently pregnant. The family, which also includes three rescue dogs, is now facing the need to restart their plans from scratch after their long-term project was destroyed within seconds.

While the fires have caused widespread damage, no specific timeline for the recovery of the property or further state intervention has been mentioned in reports. The family remains displaced as they process the total loss of their intended permanent residence.