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Fire breaks out at Eleonas refugee camp

Fire breaks out at Eleonas refugee camp

A fire broke out Wednesday at the Eleonas refugee camp in western Athens.

A 12-year-boy was taken to hospital after reporting breathing difficulties, the Fire Service said.

Some 24 firefighters with eight fire engines are trying to contain the blaze which has already destroyed two containers and one storage unit.

It is not known what started the fire.

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