Strong winds hinders the fight between Greek firefighters and Rod Island wildfire. Greek officials were forced to launch the largest emergency evacuation operations, evacuating thousands of residents and tourists on the island to a safe place.
Ros Island is one of Greece's most popular tourist destinations. Britain, Germany, and French tourists especially like to enjoy the sun and beaches in the local area. Many people are waiting to transfer to a safe place.
The wildfire on the island has continued for nearly a week, the thick smoke shrouded the beach, and the sky was also dyed with yellow.Thousands of people were forced to spend the night outdoors on Saturday (July 22). Tourism operators Jet2 and TUI Sunday (23rd) canceled flights to Rod Island.
When the fire is burned to Kiotari, Gennadi, PEFKI, Lindos, Lardos, and Kalanthos, etc.Many people fled the hotel during the seaside village.A large number of people gathered on the street and waited to be evacuated to a safe place.
Greek police spokesman Dimagrad told AFP: "We must evacuate 30,000 people. This is the largest fire evacuation operation in Greece's history."
According to Reuters, the official has transported about 16,000 people withdrawn through land, and 3,000 people evacuated through the sea. After other people persuaded, they left by their own transportation.
Vili Pinis, deputy mayor of Rod Island, told local TV stations: "We now have 4,000 to 5,000 people are placed in different buildings."
He called on people to donate necessities such as mattresses and bedding.
The British Embassy in Greece said that the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs is setting up a service counter at Rod Island Airport to help tourists leave Rod Island and help tourists who have lost travel documents to leave.
