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Charred body found in car near Lesvos wildfire

Charred body found in car near Lesvos wildfire

A charred body was discovered in a car near a wildfire burning in agroforest land near Polichnitos on Lesvos island.

The elderly driver, believed to be the sole occupant, reportedly died when the vehicle veered off the road and hit a tree, igniting the fire.

Police are investigating the scene while firefighters battle the blaze. The response effort involves 22 firefighters with seven vehicles, a 12-member ground team, two helicopters, five firefighting planes and several volunteers.

Τhe wildfire is advancing toward Cape Agios Fokas in southern central Lesvos.

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