Twin Wildfires on Greek Island of Salamina Kill Two, Evacuate Hundreds
Two elderly individuals have died and hundreds of residents were evacuated by sea after twin wildfires erupted almost simultaneously on the Greek island of Salamina.
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Two dead and hundreds evacuated after twin fires break out on Greek island
About 200 firefighters worked to keep the fires from converging on Salamina, with one now under control.
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An elderly couple died and 593 people were evacuated by boat after two wildfires broke out within 20 minutes of each other on the island of Salamina, near Athens, Fire Service spokesman Vassilis Vathrakoyannis has said. The first fire broke out in the Peristeria area, in the island's south, breaking out in forested land close to homes. Firefighters who rushed to the scene found the couple's bodies, Mr. Vathrakoyannis said. A second fire broke out at 3:03 p.m. A local resident told media ...
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Read full article →Two dead and hundreds evacuated as twin fires break out on Greek island
Two people died and and hundreds were evacuated after two fires broke out "almost simultaneously" on a Greek island near Athens, fire officials said.
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