Thousands Evacuated As Greek Island Wildfire Rages
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Thousands spent the night outdoors, tour operators Jet2 and TUI cancelled flights departing for Rhodes with more holidaymakers, while Greek authorities said it was among the biggest evacuation operations the country had conducted.
A wildfire raging on the Greek island of Rhodes forced thousands of tourists and island residents to shelter in schools and indoor stadiums on Sunday after they were evacuated from coastal villages and resorts.
Thousands spent the night outdoors, tour operators Jet2 and TUI cancelled flights departing for Rhodes with more holidaymakers, while Greek authorities said it was among the biggest evacuation operations the country had conducted.
Coastguard vessels and dozens of private boats carried more than 2,000 tourists from beaches on Saturday after the wildfire was fanned by strong winds and rekindled along the southeastern part of island popular for beaches and ancient ruins.
