Fire breaks out at Greek migrant camp and forces evacuation

The evacuation of the 550 migrants to an empty plot near the camp’s entrance was under way.

Fire burns makeshift tents outside the perimeter of the overcrowded refugee camp (Michael Svarnias/AP)

A fire has broken out at a soon-to-be-closed migrant camp on the Greek island of Samos, forcing its evacuation.

No injuries or major damage were reported.