Two dead and evacuation under way as fires break out on Greek island
Summary
Two fires started within minutes on the Greek island of Salamina near Athens, causing two deaths and forcing evacuations. Nearly 200 firefighters and many boats and aircraft are working to control the fires and prevent them from joining into a larger blaze.Key Facts
- The fires began around 14:40 local time and spread quickly due to strong winds.
- About 90 people have been evacuated from the island by sea.
- Five patrol boats and several private boats are helping with the evacuation.
- Around 50 fire engines and several aircraft are fighting the fires.
- Firefighters aim to stop the fires from merging over a mountain on Salamina.
- The island has about 37,000 residents, many of whom are elderly.
- The fire risk was high on the day the fires started.
- Wildfires are affecting many parts of Europe due to hot weather.
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