Coastguard and private boats evacuate at least 2,000 people from beaches, 7,500 are relocated over land
Greek television showed crowds of tourists with their luggage walking along a road as part of an evacuation operation, while smoke could be seen in the background.
Those evacuated are being housed at an indoor stadium and at hotels on the island, Mr Taraslias said. Three passenger ferries will also host tourists during the night, the coastguard said. Senior government officials will travel to Rhodes to assist the situation. The Greek foreign ministry activated its crisis management unit to offer assistance to foreigners who want to leave the country, it said on Saturday.
España Últimas Noticias, España Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Irish racing regulator says CCTV has enhanced its ability to combat dopingOver 500 cameras have been installed in racecourse stable yards and sampling units
Leer más »
Flight cancellations see families still stranded on Greek islandThe flight was initially set to depart from Rhodes on Wednesday evening ✈️
Leer más »
Greece facing longest heatwave on record while high temperatures over 40 Celsius hit US‘We will probably go through 16-17 days of a heatwave, which has never happened before in our country,’ a Greek scientist said.
Leer más »
Protesters try to storm Baghdad’s Green Zone over burning of Koran in DenmarkTwo days ago Iraq’s prime minister cut diplomatic ties with Sweden in protest over the desecration of the Koran.
Leer más »