Flames and smoke from wildfires in Rhodes have forced thousands of locals and holidaymakers to flee their homes and accommodation, as the intense European heatwave continues.
It’s been described as “the largest evacuation from a wildfire” in the country’s history by the Greek Ministry of Climate Change and Civil Protection.
Airlines are now evacuating Brits from the Greek island - EasyJet and Jet2 are operating rescue flights, while Tui says its passengers in Rhodes are due to return on their scheduled flights home.
Tui and Jet 2 have cancelled imminent planned holiday flights to the island from the UK, while Easyjet and Ryanair are continuing trips there.
The Evening Standard's senior news correspondent Anthony France joins The Leader podcast to describe events unfolding over the weekend, and the family he spoke to who have been left stranded on the island.
In part two Rachael Burford, the Standard's political correspondent, explains everything holidaymakers need to know about their rights and the government's official advice.
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