Two dead as fires sweep Salamina amid strong winds
Two people died and four were treated for burns as fires prompted evacuations on the Greek island of Salamina.
Salamina, Greece. Two people died after fires swept through Salamina on Sunday, while four others suffered burns and residents were ordered to evacuate as strong winds hampered firefighting operations.
The bodies of two people, whose identities have not been released, were found near the area where the fire is believed to have started around midday.
Firefighting operation
A second fire was burning in the Selinia area, where 95 firefighters were deployed with 18 vehicles, volunteers and five specialist forestry teams.
Four aircraft and three helicopters were also operating over the island as authorities battled the fires in very strong winds.
Evacuations and medical care
Four people with burns were taken to Salamina hospital and were reported to be in good condition.
An elderly man was rescued from his home and taken for medical attention.
A 112 emergency alert was issued at 2.55pm, followed minutes later by an evacuation order for residents of Peristeria and the Aias Club area, directing them towards Aianteio.
High fire risk
Salamina was under a category four, very high fire risk on Sunday, with strong winds making containment more difficult.
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