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The Greek island is still healing from this summer’s devastating wildfires, but 500,000 people have already visited since flames were doused

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Holiday firms are operating flights from the Greek island to help those evacuated after wildfires.

Up to 30,000 locals and tourists have been forced to evacuate danger zones on the Greek island.

Tourists left in limbo after wildfires spreading across the Greek island forced thousands to flee hotels.

Tourists left in limbo after wildfires spreading across the Greek island forced thousands to flee hotels.

The budget airline easyJet has decided to continue flights to Rhodes despite raging wildfires that threaten the Greek island.

Families on the island have offered up their spare bedrooms and sofas to stranded holidaymakers.

Holiday company Jet2 cancelled five flights to Rhodes, while TUI canceled all flights there until Wednesday.

Around 19,000 people have so far been evacuated as authorities launched the biggest rescue mission in Greece’s history - and with temperatures of 45C ­forecast, the situation could get even worse