Terrified Brits forced to flee hotels as blaze sweeps across Rhodes
Tourists described "terrifying" scenes of turmoil as the five-day fire continued to rage, with power cuts causing "chaos" and an absence of information from travel agencies.
Fire Service spokesman Yannis Artopios said on Saturday that more wildfires could break out as temperatures are set to reach 45C on Sunday. "Our teams are in regular contact with our holidaymakers on the island currently as well as those about to depart to discuss their options."Corinne Watson, 42, who is holidaying with her husband and two sons, said she had only received one automated text message from Tui, telling her they were "sorry for any disruptions".
Ms Watson, a local government worker from Cumbria, added: "Today the sky has rarely been blue and we have had the water planes above us frequently collecting from the sea."Currently we are lucky, in a lovely hotel and hope it stays that way. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly tweeted: "The safety of British Nationals is our top priority. I encourage those in Rhodes, and those with family and friends there, to continue checking FCDO travel advice for updates."Firefighter teams intervene a wildfire across Greece's Rhodes island.It said: "If you are a British national affected by wildfires in Rhodes, please follow the guidance from the emergency services.
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