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Two dead and hundreds evacuated as twin fires break out on Greek island
BBC NewsSunday, August 16, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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Nearly 200 firefighters are trying to keep the two fires apart on Salamina, Greek media report.
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Nearly 200 firefighters are trying to keep the two fires apart on Salamina, Greek media report. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Two and Greek.
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What happened
Nearly 200 firefighters are trying to keep the two fires apart on Salamina, Greek media report.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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Timeline
BBC News published: Two dead and hundreds evacuated as twin fires break out on Greek island
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Two and Greek.
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