British tourists were among more than 2,000 holidaymakers and residents evacuated from the Greek island of Rhodes.
British tourists were among more than 2,000 holidaymakers and residents evacuated from beaches as out-of-control wildfires continue to scorch the Greek island of Rhodes.
The blaze had previously been confined to the island’s mountainous centre before a change in wind caused it to veer towards the coast on the central-eastern side. Thomas Cook said 40 of its customers were at hotels in Lardos and Kiotari – the areas most affected by the fire. 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’.
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