Evacuees sit inside a stadium following their evacuation on the island of Rhodes Source: AAP / Argyris Mantikos/AP
Thousands of people, including tourists, have been evacuated from the Greek island of Rhodes as wildfires continue to spread for a sixth day on multiple fronts. The evacuation, involving nearly 19,000 individuals, is being described as a historic undertaking by Greek authorities. Tour operators have cancelled flights to the island, leaving many stranded, while neighbouring countries' firefighting assistance has been called upon to combat the blazes.
Thousands of people, including tourists, have been evacuated from the Greek island of Rhodes as wildfires continue to spread for a sixth day on multiple fronts. The evacuation, involving nearly 19,000 individuals, is being described as a historic undertaking by Greek authorities. Tour operators have cancelled flights to the island, leaving many stranded, while neighbouring countries' firefighting assistance has been called upon to combat the blazes.
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