Mysterious substance. Greece

Date: September 2 1990
Location:   Lamia, Peloponnese, Greece
Time:  2130
Summary:   A group of 12 to 13 UFOs crossed Greek airspace approaching from the north at the end of the Peloponnese they made a half turn and followed the opposite trajectory. Numerous eyewitnesses confirmed this fact. As the formation neared Lamia 3 of these objects separated and one of them appear to ignite. After apparently scanning the area the three objects landed quickly extinguishing any flames or lights. According to the Karatrantou family who lived nearby, the objects apparently remained all night on the ground performing repairs. According to some of the family members they watched the objects fly over them and later they heard 3 loud and successive explosions resembling what they thought was dynamite. Then a large red object appeared in the sky, much larger than the others and seemed to be engulfed in flames. As the stunned family watched the object seemed to fall to the ground. They could see flames and black smoke rising into the sky. It had fallen on a hill located opposite from their position. A few moments later several smaller objects now approached and surrounded the apparently stricken craft, these moved very quickly and resembled bright stars. The smaller objects descended and appear to form a circle around the larger burning craft; the witnesses thought it was an attempt to prevent the flames from spreading. Mr. Karatrantou took out his rifle and pointed in the direction of the objects. Through the periscope he could see small shapes or figures passing in front of the burning object, he could not tell if they were men or animals. These moved feverishly around the craft, always within the luminous circle now formed around the craft. There they remained for about 10 hours. In the morning there was very little smoke left. Upon investigating the site a strange spongy substance was found, and the trunks of several pine trees had been severely scorched. When one of the men touched the pine trees, blisters appeared in his hands. On the area where the larger object had fallen, there were circular holes on the ground each surrounded by mounds of earth. It is reported that a strange piece of equipment was found that had what appeared to be two interlocking antennas and a lighting bolt engraved on the side. This item was given to the local authorities. Mr. Karatrantou added that as he watched the small shapes move about he saw them pouring some type of liquid on the fire, which transformed the smoke into a red-black color.
Source:   IPANI France, “Modern UFOs in Greece”