Wildfires fanned by strong winds have burned large parts of the Greek island of Rhodes since Tuesday, forcing more than 3,500 residents and tourists to evacuate by land and sea while Greek fire services and coastguard battle the flames. Three hotels in the Kiotari area were significantly damaged, less than 10% of the island's tourist accommodations were affected, and no injuries have been reported.
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More than 3,500 people have been evacuated from the affected regions, including popular tourist areas.
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The evacuation process, carried out by land and sea, involved the deployment of five helicopters and 173 firefighters to support the evacuation of residents and visitors alike.
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with the fire affecting less than 10% of the island’s tourist accommodations, leaving many stranded in perilous conditions
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