Two dead and hundreds evacuated as twin fires break out on Greek island
Nearly 200 firefighters are trying to keep the two fires apart on Salamina, Greek media report.
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"at least 10 other people suffered burns or showed symptoms of smoke inhalation"
— Adonis Georgiades , Politician
"Firefighters attending the blaze found two bodies at the scene"
— Vasilios Vathrakoyannis , Other
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Nearly 200 firefighters are trying to keep the two fires apart on Salamina, Greek media report.
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