one of the helpers is richard constantine. this island is his home but now, much of it has been turned to ashes. courts are used to run in this forest. we used to go through the -- through there to collect birds. >> much of the north of the island has been destroyed. this was the scene from a rescue boat on the shores. it looked as if the apocalypse had arrived. greece has been battling devastating wildfires for nearly two weeks now. public anger is growing with many accusing the state of inaction. >> just rage, that is the only thing i feel. i don't expect anything from any state or from any government, nothing. for me, there is no state. measures should have been taken years ago. a decade of austerity has/public services, weakening firefighting capabilities. the european union has promised help and ascending firefighters, aircraft and vehicles. for now, volunteers have to pick up the slack. >> barbara wesel is increase and se us this assessment from athens. >> the fire is raging in the north of the greek capital. this could