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WorldTwo dead as fires break out on Greek island and evacuations begin

Two fires broke out within minutes of each other on Salamina, an island near Athens, killing two people. Nearly 200 firefighters are working to stop the flames from merging, while about 90 people have been evacuated by sea amid strong winds and high wildfire risk.

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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-08-16 16:14Original

Two dead as fires break out on Greek island and evacuations begin
Two dead as fires break out on Greek island and evacuations beginWorld