Fire breaks out at overcrowded refugee camp in Greece as volunteers help battle flames
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mirror.co.ukA fire has broken out at Greece's overcrowded migrant camp of Moria on the island of Lesbos in early hours of Wednesday, fire brigade officials said.
The cause of the blaze was not immediately clear, with fires burning both inside and outside the facility, they added. A police official said that migrants were being taken to safety.
People were seen leaving the camp, carrying their luggage in their hands, witnesses said. At least 28 firemen with 9 engines, aided by volunteers, were battling the flames.
The Moria facility, which hosts more than 12,000 people - more than four times its stated capacity - has been frequently criticised by aid groups for poor living conditions.
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