Fire Sinks Four Yachts in Piraeus Marina

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1. λιμάνι  (n.)
   θέση κοντά στη θάλασσα όπου αγκυροβολούν πλοία ↩︎
2. σκάφος  (n.)
   κατασκευή που επιπλέει και μετακινείται στην επιφάνεια του νερού ↩︎
3. καράβι  (n.)
   μεγάλο πλωτό μέσο για μετακίνηση ή μεταφορά εμπορευμάτων ↩︎
4. εξαπλώνομαι
   διαδίδομαι ή επεκτείνομαι σε ευρύτερη περιοχή ↩︎
5. φωτιά  (f.)
   καύση υλικών που συνοδεύεται από φλόγα και καπνό ↩︎
6. πυροσβέστης  (m.)
   άτομο που εργάζεται για να σβήσει φωτιές ↩︎

Translation

Text comprehension

Question 1: Where did the fire start in the port?

Question 2: Who was trying to put out the fire?

Vocabulary

Greek	English
λιμάνι  (n.)	port
σκάφος  (n.)	vessel
καράβι  (n.)	ship
εξαπλώνομαι	to spread
φωτιά  (f.)	fire
πυροσβέστης  (m.)	firefighter

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A significant fire broke out early Thursday morning at the Marina Zeas in Piraeus, leading to the sinking of four vessels, including a wooden boat and three luxury yachts. The fire originated from a wooden vessel operating routes between Piraeus and Aegina and swiftly spread to the neighbouring yachts.

The conflagration prompted an immediate response from the fire service, with 20 firefighters dispatched to the scene. They employed eight fire engines and a fireboat in their extensive efforts to contain the blaze. Despite these efforts, all four boats eventually succumbed to the flames and sank.

Witnesses recounted dramatic scenes as the flames engulfed each boat successively. Images and footage from the site reveal the intense nature of the incident, highlighting the urgent battle to control the fire as it threatened the wider marina.

In an attempt to limit environmental damage, authorities quickly installed containment barriers to prevent potential water pollution from fuel and debris. While the deployment of these barriers highlights concerns over possible ecological impact, no major spillages have been reported yet.

The exact cause of the fire remains undetermined, with investigations ongoing to establish how the blaze started. This incident underscores the vulnerabilities faced by marina operators and boat owners alike, particularly in heavily populated and popular destinations such as Piraeus.

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