Tourists evacuated in historic fire crisis in Rhodes, Greece
The paradisiacal Greek island of Rhodes was plunged into a nightmare when a Fierce forest fire swept through the central and southern part of the island. The event forced thousands of tourists to hastily abandon their hotels in what it became the largest evacuation operation in Greek history.
The devastating fire is just one taste of the record-breaking heat wave that ravaged The country, threatening to become the longest ever recorded. While other regions of Europe also faced weather conditions. extreme, which has led scientists to warn of impacts of global warming.
🔖🇬🇷#Greece: Wildfires continue to rage on Greek island of Rhodes after thousands flee: Wildfires that prompted thousands of tourists to flee continue to rage on the Greek island of Rhodes. Firefighters tackled blazes that erupted in peak tourism season, sparking the country's pic.twitter.com/TXptFPhLqT
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Firefighters faced a monumental task in trying to contain the fire on the active fronts in the central and southern part of the island of Rhodes. The risk not only threatened the tourist areas, but also the important archaeological site of Lindos, which fortunately was not affected by the Call. Hotels, schools and sports centers became shelters temporary to house evacuees in search of a safe place.
Greece's Foreign Ministry pledged assistance to help tourists to return to their respective countries after the emergency. Airlines also took action, canceling flights and packages. vacations to the island of Rhodes until the situation improved.
#Breaking #Athens #Rhodes Rhodes the largest of #Greece islands, is currently engulfed in flames. Tourists on the Island are attempting desperately to flee, but unfortunately, they are trapped on island. Some twenty boats are taking part in the evacuation operation. pic.twitter.com/C0NdUmaaYA
— Insider Times (@Insider_Times) July 22, 2023
The record heat wave
The fire in Rhodes was not an isolated case, but part of a heat wave. record that affected Greece and other parts of Europe. High temperatures put 13 Greek departments, including the Attica region, on alert red for the extreme danger of forest fires. Experts warned that this heat wave could surpass the country's historical records, which It could have serious consequences in a world increasingly affected by Global warming.
This is what firefighters on Rhodes, Greece have to put up with last night pic.twitter.com/V0T1DycI0p
— Kernow Weather Team (@KWTWeather) July 23, 2023
The devastating fire on the island of Rhodes and the record-breaking heat wave that ravaged Greece and other parts of Europe are chilling reminders of the Urgency to address climate change. The chaotic and terrifying experience of evacuated tourists highlights the importance of preparedness and efficient response to extreme weather events.
REGRETTABLE 🔥
— Geol. Sergio Almazán (@chematierra) July 22, 2023
Bleak images, hundreds of tourists and locals forced to evacuate to flee devastating #incendiosforestales
on #Rodas Island #Grecia 🇬🇷 #Rhodes #Greece #Ροδος#wildfires
Via @volcaholic1 pic.twitter.com/vZbBNXYmmP
As the planet warms, intense weather events are becoming more They become more frequent, reminding us of the need to take action concrete to mitigate the impacts of climate change and protect our environment for future generations.
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