Two Dead in Fires on Greece's Salamis Island
Two people died in fires on the Greek island of Salamis. The fires broke out on Sunday.
Workers recovered the bodies from the Peristeria beach area. Nearly 200 firefighters tried to keep the two fires apart. An evacuation was under way on the island as the fires spread.
Klear Note — An evacuation means people are moved away from danger to safer places.
Key Terms 2
- Salamis A Greek island near Athens, the capital of Greece.
- evacuation Moving people away from a dangerous area to safety.