Tourists Flee Wildfire on Greek Island of Rhodes
Thousands of tourists and residents fleeing a wildfire on the Greek island of Rhodes huddled in schools and shelters on Sunday, with many evacuated on private boats from beaches as flames menaced resorts and coastal villages. Thousands spent the night on beaches and streets. Tour operators Jet2, TUI and Correndon cancelled flights leaving for Rhodes, which lies southeast of mainland Greece and is famous for its warm seas and ancient sites. The fire left trees black and skeletal. Dead animals lay in the road near burnt-out cars.
Source: aawsat.com