Thousands Evacuated as Wildfires Engulf Greek Island of Rhodes

In the past five days, the beautiful Greek island of Rhodes has been facing a terrifying ordeal as a massive wildfire continues to spread through its central and southern parts. The flames have been relentless, forcing more than 30,000 people, including tourists and locals, to flee for their safety. This wildfire has become the largest evacuation effort in the history of Greece, and it has left everyone on edge.

The situation on Rhodes is alarming, the resorts and coastal villages are under threat. As the fire moved closer to populated areas, thousands of residents and tourists sought shelter in schools and other places. Some were lucky enough to evacuate on private boats, but many others had to leave on foot or find their means of transport after being warned.

Local police have been working tirelessly to coordinate the evacuation efforts. They managed to evacuate 16,000 people by land and 3,000 by sea from villages and several hotels. While most evacuees have been treated for smoke-related respiratory problems and released, two individuals remain hospitalized – one person who fell and broke their leg during a hotel evacuation, and a pregnant woman who is in good condition.

One British tourist caught up in the chaos described the experience

One British tourist caught up in the chaos described the experience as feeling like “the end of the world,” speaking to Sky News. The scenes have been chaotic and frightening, leaving many shaken by the ordeal.

The wildfires on Rhodes are part of a bigger situation, with Greece facing a heatwave that experts believe could become the country’s longest on record. The high heat that the country has been facing has triggered fires across the different parts of the region, and the Rhodes has been burning for the past five days. The situation remains worrying, and authorities are working to prevent wildfires from spreading much and are ensuring the safety of everyone on the island.