Rhodes: Thousands evacuated from Greek island as wildfires spread – BBC News

Thousands of people have been evacuated from homes and hotels on the Greek island of Rhodes after wildfires engulfed large parts of the island.

Greece's fire service told the BBC it apologises for what it called "a mess" on the island, warning that the situation could worsen due to weather.

More than 3,500 people have been evacuated by land and sea to safety.

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