Mass Evacuations in Greece Following Wildfires

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Over in Greece, wildfires have prompted yet another wave of evacuations from the Island of Rhodes today. This comes after 19,000 people, mainly tourists were relocated from the island over the weekend as the fires threatened areas of the island's coast. The evacuees were transported by bus or boat and sheltered in sports stadiums out of the path of the fire. The Greek fire service warns that the risks of fire today are extreme. The country is also dealing with high temperatures and winds, spreading the fire.