Tourists on Greek island ripped apart by wildfires told 'escape now'

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Hundreds of people have been evacuated after a wildfire broke out on the Greek island of Lesbos. At least 50 firefighters rushed to the beachside village of Vatera, near Turkey, on Saturday morning, with volunteers drafted to help.

Hundreds of people have been evacuated after a wildfire broke out on the Greek island of Lesbos.

Authorities ordered tourists and residents to flee as flames got dangerously close, fanned by strong winds.According to police, 450 people from two hotels and 92 homes left the area.

He added that 17 fire engines, nine special firefighting planes and one helicopter were deployed to the scene.One firefighter was also injured as the blaze engulfed Vatera. Although no stranger to wildfires, officials said this summer has been particularly difficult on the emergency services, with fires currently raging in the north, south and east of Greece.

 

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