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Salamina wildfire endangers OPEN TV news crew during live broadcast
An OPEN TV news crew narrowly escaped danger during a live broadcast covering a major wildfire in Salamina, Greece, on Sunday afternoon, August 16. Reporter Sara Tsela and cameraman Kostas Papadato were positioned in the Selinia area when strong winds suddenly shifted the flames toward their location.
Firefighters and volunteers on the scene alerted the crew to the immediate danger, prompting a frantic evacuation. The reporter was heard shouting for her colleague to run as they were forced to navigate between active fire fronts to reach safety. After reaching a secure area, the crew confirmed they were unharmed, though visibly shaken by the incident.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Firefighters and volunteers warned the news crew to evacuate the area as wind intensified the flames. www.reader.gr · www.zappit.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The news crew reached a safe location after crossing through active fire zones. www.zappit.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] An OPEN TV news crew was surrounded by flames during a live broadcast in Salamina. www.reader.gr · www.zappit.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Reporter Sara Tsela and cameraman Kostas Papadato were forced to flee the Selinia area due to approaching fire. www.zappit.gr