Greece Wildfires: Residents Forced To Evacuate As Flames Reach Island Of Rhodes Hotels

Wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes have forced hundreds of tourists to flee their hotels amid scorching temperatures.

Authorities evacuated four locations close to the areas of Kiotari and Lardos in the southeastern part of the island as fire crews battled multiple blazes.

Local media said the flames had reached three hotels, forcing residents to evacuate.

Fire Service spokesman Yannis Artopios said more than 200 firefighters and 40 fire engines had been deployed to control the fires, assisted by three planes and five helicopters.