Moria is a transit camp and a registration point for refugees arriving on the island of Lesvos from Turkey. Overcrowding of the Moria camp has anyway ignited a lot of wrath and distress among the people who are staying ¡ª but they too are helpless.
Recently, a massive fire broke out in the area, destroying the camp, dozens of tents, and acres of the nearby field. No serious injuries were reported as a lot of people were able to run away from the area, but it has caused a lot of damage.
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But the Greek government acted quickly and bang on!
They¡¯ve sent a ship to provide temporary accommodation for more than 1,000 migrants. After the fire broke out, a major part of the camp was destroyed and several lay?there unaccompanied by their family members.
Nearly 5,000 people fled the area which was once overcrowded. 9 migrants have been reported as suspects in connection with the fire and they are now under arrest.
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Moria is the biggest migrant camp on the island of Lesvos and a large part of it is destroyed. Through the barbed wire fence, the signs are there: tips of blackened trees and patches of scorched earth where a fire engulfed.
The camp has the capacity of only 3,500 people, but as much as 5,000 used to live in stretched facilities. ?
If necessary, another ship would be sent, says Greek shipping minister, Thodoris Dritsas. He also mentioned that families will be given priority on the ship.