Greek Island Refugee Center Damaged by Fire Amid Tensions

Greek Island Refugee Center Damaged by Fire Amid Tensions
A volunteer stands with firemen in the burnt facilities of the school for refugee children, part of the "One Happy Family" NGO's project on the island of Lesbos on March 8, 2020 in Mitilini, Greece. Milos Bicanski/Getty Images
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ATHENS, Greece—A fire broke out at a refugee center on the Greek island of Lesbos, causing considerable damage to a warehouse but no injuries, Greece’s firefighting service said March 8.

It was the second fire at an installation built for immigrants, after a reception center was burned down by unknown perpetrators on March 1. The warehouse, which contained furniture and electrical appliances, was destroyed, a firefighting spokesman told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, because an investigation is continuing.