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Athens News Agency: News in English, 10-08-03
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[01] Samos fire under control
[01] Samos fire under control
ÁÍÁ-ÌPA/A fire which broke out on Monday at the area of Kakoperato on
Samos island is partly under control. According to first estimations
the blaze burned 2,500 acres of farm expanse and forestland. Six
firefighting airplanes and four water dropping helicopters are taking
part in the operation.
The fire came close to residential areas at Votsalakia settlement.
The Samos prefect on Tuesday lifted the state of emergency on the
island and the tourists returned safely to their holiday resorts.
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