Europe wildfires: 2 dead, 500 evacuated as twin blazes hit Greek island near Athens
- Two people have died in fires that broke out simultaneously Sunday on the island of Salamis near Athens, the local fire department said.
- (Photo: @CGTNOfficial)Two wildfires that broke out minutes apart on the Greek island of Salamina on Sunday killed two people and prompted the evacuation of about 500 people by sea, as crews raced to prevent the fires from joining.
- The emergency began at 2.40pm local time in Peristeria in the island's south, where strong winds pushed flames through a wooded residential area.
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- Two people have died in fires that broke out simultaneously Sunday on the island of Salamis near Athens, the local fire department said.
- (Photo: @CGTNOfficial)Two wildfires that broke out minutes apart on the Greek island of Salamina on Sunday killed two people and prompted the evacuation of about 500 people by sea, as crews raced to prevent the fires from joining.
- The emergency began at 2.40pm local time in Peristeria in the island's south, where strong winds pushed flames through a wooded residential area.
Sources: Times of India