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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Demetris Nellas

A wildfire is raging out of control on the Greek island of Rhodes, forcing tourist evacuations

ASSOCIATED PRESS

A large blaze burning on the Greek island of Rhodes for the fifth day has forced authorities to order an evacuation of four locations, including two seaside resorts.

In previous days, the wildfire was confined to the island’s mountainous center, but aided by winds, very high temperatures and dry conditions, it spread Saturday toward the coast on the island’s central-eastern side. Local media reported the fires had reached three hotels, whose clients had already been evacuated.

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