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Greece wildfires: how climate change is involved, and what we can do about it

Fanned by strong winds and record temperatures, wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes recently spread from the hilly interior to the densely populated coastline with astonishing speed, leaving authorities with the daunting task of evacuating thousands of residents and holidaymakers from harm’s way.

The Conversation

Britons face ‘absolute nightmare’ trying to get refunds for Rhodes holidays

One man said easyJet has ‘not been very helpful at all given they’ve got quite a substantial amount of our money’

Evening Standard

Maps show the extent of wildfires in Rhodes, Corfu and Portugal

Greece, France, Italy and Croatia among countries scorched by deadly blaze

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Greece fires: Which islands are affected? Wildfires in Corfu, Rhodes and Evia explained

Wildfires in Rhodes have already forced thousands of people to leave their homes as holidaymakers said they walked for miles in scorching heat to reach safety

The Independent UK

Tourists flying into Greece inferno reveal why they refuse to cancel holiday

‘We understand that it’s a risk ... but we want to go on holiday’ one easyJet passenger says

The Independent UK

Infernos, black skies and fleeing tourists: Greece wildfires in pictures as blazes ravage Corfu and Rhodes

Homes have been lost in the deadly flames as thousands evacuate the Greek Islands amid 40C heatwave

The Independent UK

Wildfires in Greece: Is it safe to travel to Corfu, Zante and Rhodes right now?

Travellers on package holidays enjoy better consumer protection than people who have booked flight-only deals

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‘Everyone is indoors’: life on pause on hottest day of Greek heatwave

There were few people to be seen in Mystras as temperatures were forecast to reach 46C

The Guardian - UK

‘Living hell’: Rhodes residents criticise response to wildfires

People on the tourist island fear the impact of the loss of summer trade after fires that ravaged businesses and homes

The Guardian - UK

Winds fuel fire flare-ups in Rhodes as state of emergency declared across island

Residents lament daily ‘pattern’ of fire flare-ups: ‘By the afternoon, the sky’s gone dark ... there’s smoke everywhere, and you can see it for miles’

The Independent UK

Tragic 'last words' of hero pilots who died in plane crash fighting Greek wildfires

The wife of one of the tragic pilots is three months pregnant with their first child, local reports claim as fires in Greece rage on

The Independent UK

Infernos, black skies and fleeing tourists: Greece wildfires in pictures as blazes ravage Corfu and Rhodes

Homes have been lost in the deadly flames as thousands evacuate the Greek Islands amid 40C heatwave

The Independent UK

Summer holidays to fire-hit Rhodes on sale for just £295 – half the usual price

Exclusive: Tui is selling a week’s holiday for a family of four, departing on Saturday, for under £300 per person

The Independent UK

Former Greek defence minister calls for help from Russia to fight fires

Panos Kamennos says without the support of the Russian Be-200 amphibious aircraft, it is impossible to cope with the devastating wildfires

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Simon Calder Greece travel advice: Latest flight information as wildfires continue to ravage Rhodes and Corfu

Ninety per cent of Rhodes ‘safe and functioning’ but state of play uncertain looking ahead to August, our correspondent warns

The Independent UK

Where are the fires in Corfu and Rhodes? Map reveals Greece wildfires

Greece faces seventh day of fires as temperatures surged to 46.6C in the south on Sunday

The Independent UK

Wildfires: Is it safe to travel to Greece right now?

Travellers on package holidays enjoy better consumer protection than people who have booked flight-only deals

The Independent UK

Greece fires: Which islands are affected? Wildfires in Corfu, Rhodes, Evia and Zante explained

Wildfires in Rhodes have already forced 19,000 people to leave their homes as holidaymakers said they walked for miles in scorching heat to reach safety

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The Independent UK

Greece fires – live: Nine European nations battle blazes as Met Office warns UK could be next

Heatwave temperatures set to peak across Europe today, exceeding 44C in Greece

The Independent UK

Britons tell of ‘terrifying’ and ‘traumatic’ experiences amid Rhodes wildfires

Thousands of holidaymakers have been rescued from fire-hit parts of the Greek holiday island while others are having to cancel planned trips.

The Independent UK

Are Greece wildfires caused by climate change?

Local authorities have suggested wildfires burning through the island of Corfu was the work of arsonists, but climate scientists say rising temperatures are to blame

The Independent UK

Tourists flying into Greece inferno reveal why they refuse to cancel holiday

‘We understand that it’s a risk ... but we want to go on holiday’ one easyJet passenger says

The Independent UK

Simon Calder on Greece: Latest flight advice for tourists as wildfires continue to ravage Rhodes and Corfu

Ninety per cent of Rhodes ‘safe and functioning’ but state of play uncertain looking ahead to August, our correspondent warns

The Guardian - UK

Rhodes wildfires are climate wake-up call, says UK minister

Patrick Courtown sounds warning as evacuation flights head to Greek island to rescue stranded Britons

Evening Standard

Crete at ‘extreme risk’ from wildfires as blazes burn around Mediterranean

The latest evacuation orders were issued on the islands of Corfu and Evia

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