Two dead and four injured in a fire on the Greek island of Salamina
The strong wind is hindering firefighting efforts, as the fire is spreading rapidly from two sources.
A fire that broke out on the Greek island of Salamina on Sunday has resulted in at least two deaths and four injuries, according to local press. Two separate blazes are rapidly spreading across the island, which is located just a short distance from Athens. The first fire was declared around 2:45 PM in the southern tip of the island, known as Peristeria, which is only a few hundred meters wide but spans about 15 kilometers in diameter.
Half an hour later, a second fire erupted in the eastern part of the island, near Selinia, located about eight kilometers away from Peristeria. Firefighters discovered two deceased bodies in the residential and forested area where the initial fire started, as reported by the anti-fire services, according to the Kathimerini newspaper.
In addition, four non-life-threatening injuries were transported to primary care centers, and an evacuation of beachgoers from this popular area has been initiated. Several boats are on standby for a possible evacuation by sea. Around 260 firefighters are working on both fronts with a handful of vehicles, assisted by 10 airplanes and eight helicopters, as reported by Greek authorities.
Strong gusty winds are hindering the firefighting efforts on the island, with its hilly terrain reaching heights of over 300 meters.
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