Mass Evacuation as Wildfire Engulfs Greek Island of Rhodes
TL;DR
Approximately 19,000 people have been evacuated from the Greek island of Rhodes as wildfires continue to burn for a sixth day, marking the largest evacuation from a wildfire in the country's history. No casualties have been reported, but six individuals were briefly hospitalized with respiratory problems. Firefighters, along with helicopters and planes, are working to contain the blaze, while authorities have designated large parts of Greece as high-risk areas for fire outbreaks.
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