Mass Evacuations as Greece Wildfires Threaten Popular Tourist Destinations

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Mass Evacuations as Greece Wildfires Threaten Popular Tourist Destinations
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Relentless wildfires in Greece, fueled by a heat wave and possibly arson, have led to massive evacuations on the islands of Rhodes and Corfu, leaving many tourists stranded. Greek firefighters, with assistance from other countries, are struggling to contain the blazes as temperatures are expected to rise again. Thousands of people have been evacuated, and several hotels have been emptied.

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