Greek police say “between 3,000 and 4,000” migrants have fled the Moria camp in Lesbos.
The chaotic scene unfolded after the refugees set fire to the facility, according to the AFP.
Images posted to social media show the blaze raging as people flooded the streets.
Big fire in #Moria #DetentionCenter the life of 4000 #refugees in denger. #antireport pic.twitter.com/1Fk0ptg49h
— Nasim (@Nasim_Lomani) September 19, 2016
Aus dem griechischen Flüchtlingslager in Moria flüchten tausende Menschen. In dem Lager brennt es. Die Polizei prüft Brandstiftung.
— SWRinfo (@SWRinfo) September 19, 2016
Moria detention center in #Lesvos is on fire. Refugees are leaving the center and the fate of unaccompanied children is still unknown. pic.twitter.com/ZuGrburLe7
— AnnaPantelia (@Anna_Pantelia) September 19, 2016
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