On Salamin The holiday ended with a fire: the Navy officer launched fireworks, causing fire, destroying 25 hectares of low vegetation and several warehouses. Firefighters barely managed to prevent the disaster.
Fireworks and fire
Responsible for the fire that broke out in Vasilika, Salalaminorecognized Navy officer. The festive launch of pyrotechnics turned into a fire, which almost turned into a disaster.
Salalamino: an Navy officer staged a fire with pyrotechnics at the festival pic.twitter.com/x7ckpdqh0z
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The scale of the damage
The flame quickly spread, destroying 25 hectares of low vegetation. The fire damaged two abandoned warehouses, several cars and one boat. Residents of the island in shock.
The interrogation of the officer
The soldier was delivered to Fire serviceto give explanations. Now it is he who is considered the main responsible for the incident.
Exustion operation
The situation could get out of control, but forces Fire service They quickly localized and put out a fire, preventing the worst script.
The island is in alarm
Despite the fast reaction of firefighters, residents of Salamin experienced a real shock. The incident showed how quickly harmless entertainment can turn into a threat to the whole island.
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