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Greece Fears High Winds Will Fan Rhodes Wildfire

High winds forecast for Sunday are expected to hamper firefighters' battle to contain a blaze burning out of control on the Greek island of Rhodes, where some 30,000 people have been forced to evacuate. The island of Rhodes is one of Greece's most popular tourist destinations, particularly with British, German and French tourists many of whom are now being rapidly moved out of the path of the flames. As Greece has been battered by an extended spell of extreme heat, flames have burned for nearly a week on the island, AFP said.

Hundreds of British holidaymakers flee for their lives as wildfires ravage holiday isle of Rhodes: Tourists abandoned by holiday firms, flights bringing people to the area CONTINUE -- Society's Child -- Sott.net

Greece plane crash: Two pilots feared dead in Evia after plane crashes while fighting wildfires

Fire service spokesperson Yannis Artopoios said the plane belonged to the Greek air force, and two pilots with fire response training were on board

First repatriation flights to rescue Brits stuck in a 'living nightmare' on wildfire-ravaged Rhodes are due to arrive today and Corfu becomes second Greek island to be evacuated

Mercy mission rescue flights will arrive in Rhodes and Corfu this morning to save British holidaymakers desperately trying to flee the fire-ravaged Greek islands.

Greece fires: Warning Rhodes fires could worsen as thousands flee homes and hotels