Mass Evacuation as Wildfires Ravage Greek Isle of Rhodes

Thousands of tourists have been evacuated from their hotels in Rhodes, Greece, as a large wildfire continues to burn on the island. The blaze, which started on Tuesday, is the largest of several wildfires in the country, fueled by a heatwave that experts predict could become Greece's longest on record. Approximately 10,000 tourists have been safely transported to the northern part of the island, with some being evacuated by boats. Eight people have been hospitalized due to respiratory problems. The Lindos archaeological site has not been threatened so far. Greece is currently under a red alert for wildfires, with 13 departments, including the capital city of Athens, at extreme risk. The country is experiencing a prolonged heatwave, with temperatures potentially breaking all-time records. The extreme weather conditions are part of a global trend, and scientists warn that weather extremes will continue to intensify as the planet warms.