more now on the fires on the greek island of rhodes. hundreds of people are being evacuated. the country is in the middle of what s likely to be its longest heatwave since records began. the jet2 holiday firm has issued this statement. we are aware of the fast moving situation in rhodes, and our in resort teams are working to comply with the guidance of local authorities. the health, safety and well being of our customers will always be our number one priority and we ask any customers in affected areas to follow the advice of the local authorities, or their hoteliers who will be acting under the advice of the authorities. we will be keeping across that situation but for the moment, this is bbc news.
rhodes. they say they are aware of the wildfires in the south of rhodes and resorts are following advice from local authorities and say a small number of hotels have been affected and as a precaution they are relocating affected customers and providing them with alternative accommodation. they say that flights continue to operate as normal and they will be in contact with customers should their holidays be impacted. and they are working to comply with guidance of local authorities. they are asking anybody affected to follow the advice of local authorities. the hoteliers acting under the guidance of that advice as well. also heard from the commonwealth development office who say they are in touch with local authorities and are ready to support british nationals 2a 7. they ask people to get travel advice for