"Devastating Greek Wildfires Spark Evacuations and Panic Among Tourists"

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Greece is facing severe wildfires due to scorching temperatures and strong winds, with fires raging on Rhodes for nearly a week and evacuation orders issued for Corfu and Evia. Firefighters and volunteers are struggling to control the blazes, leading to the evacuation of over 19,000 people. Tourists have been forced to leave their hotels, causing chaos at airports as repatriation flights are organized. The fires have left large areas of Rhodes burnt, and the ongoing hot weather poses a constant risk of new fires.
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