(AFP) A major fire that broke out Sunday evening at the Vathy migrant camp on the Greek island of Samos was brought under control, the Greek Ministry of Migration said.
“There is no danger for those who are still there because the fire broke out in abandoned sheds in the western side of the camp,” the ministry statement added.
Thirteen firefighters with six engines were fighting the blaze, according to the Fire Brigade that added there was no report of injury.
Earlier, as the fire still burned, the mayor of Samos, Girgos Stantzos, told AFP that the site had been entirely evacuated.
A number of migrants, including several children in tears, could be seen gathered at a car park near the camp.
