Greece Now!! A monstrous flame devours the island of Rhodes! Emergency evacuation!

Greece is experiencing a heat wave that has sparked dozens of fires across the country. The one that broke out on July 18 afternoon in the center of the tourist island of Rhodes is the most difficult for firefighters. The forest fire has been going on for five days. Greek authorities are evacuating residents and tourists. It is reported to be the largest evacuation operation ever carried out in Greece. Local authorities on the island said they had sheltered 30,000 people threatened by the blaze. Also, about 2,000 people were evacuated from the island by boat. A fire front blown by strong winds extending over 9 kilometers creates extreme conditions. Helicopters and hundreds of firefighters were involved in extinguishing the fire. The country is currently experiencing an exceptionally prolonged heat wave. Temperatures are expected to rise above 44 degrees Celsius. According to meteorologists, it is possible that Greece is waiting for the most terrible July heat in the last 50 years.