Blaze engulfs holiday island of Leros leaving '50 swimmers trapped on beach'

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The 'uncontrollable' fire broke out at around 12pm in dry grass near the island's main port of Laki before spreading to a pine forest

At least 50 people have been trapped on a beach after a huge blaze swept across the Greek island of Leros.Authorities were forced to close the road leading to the beach, leaving up to 60 people trapped, who have since been rescued by boat.

 

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