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One such incident occurred on the picturesque island of Corfu, where tourists and locals were forced to flee a beach in a desperate bid for safety..
Some 19,000 people have been evacuated from the Greek island of Rhodes as wildfires continued burning for a sixth day on three fronts, Greek authorities said on Sunday..
Tourists stand on a beach after being evacuated during a forest fire on the island of Rhodes, Greece, Saturday, July 22, 2023..
A large blaze burning on the Greek island of Rhodes for the fifth day has forced authorities to order an evacuation of four locations, including two seaside resorts..
Despite the daunting challenges posed by these wildfires, the resilience of the Greek authorities, firefighters, and emergency responders remained unwavering as they continued their courageous efforts to combat the blazes and safeguard lives and property..
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