Greek authorities evacuated 19,000 people in Rhodes due to wildfires, Reuters reports. The island, located in the southeast of Greece, is popular among vacationers for its beaches and historical sites.
How writes On July 23, the agency, a forest fire raging in Rhodes, forced thousands of tourists and residents of the island to take shelter in schools and stadiums after they were evacuated from coastal villages and resorts.
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A government official told Reuters that 19,000 people have been displaced from their homes and hotels, three thousand of them by boat. The police helped a lot.
Thousands spent the night outdoors, and tour operators Jet2, TUI and Correndon canceled flights to the island. The heat wave in the south of Europe, according to weather forecasts, can last until August, which means fires will continue.
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2023-07-23 12:26:11
