Lemnos wildfire leads to village evacuations and sea rescues

A wildfire on the Greek island of Lemnos has prompted the evacuation of two villages, with 59 residents rescued by sea. Firefighters, aircraft, and the coast guard are battling the blaze, while an arson unit investigates its cause.

21 Aug, 14:57 — 21 Aug, 14:57

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Fire on Lemnos prompts evacuation of two villages as 59 residents rescued by sea

33 firefighters, six aircraft and a coast guard fleet are battling the Lemnos blaze, rated a high fire risk today, as an arson unit from Lesvos examines the cause and evacuation continues at Platy beach The post Fire on Lemnos prompts evacuation of two villages as 59 residents rescued by sea appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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