Greek Islands in Flames: Tourists Evacuated Amidst Wildfires

Tour operators are repatriating holidaymakers as wildfires continue to rage on the Greek island of Rhodes, with the threat of further fires high across the country. The fires, which have been burning since Wednesday, have forced the evacuation of 19,000 people on Rhodes and also led to evacuations on the island of Corfu. Tourists have been stranded at airports, waiting for repatriation flights, while some have had to organize their own return flights. Greece is experiencing extreme heatwaves due to climate change, leading to an increased risk of wildfires in many regions of the country.