![]() ![]() Specifically, the tourists were transported by buses of the island’s tourist offices and by buses of the municipal transport company RODA to gymnasiums and school complexes of the island where they will spend the night, while in some cases they will also spend the night in conference centers of large hotels.Īt the same time, three passenger ferries have been docked at the port of Rhodes in order to accommodate those released from the areas where the fire is raging in areas of the island. EKAB ( Greek Ambulance) reports 8 transports of people with minor respiratory problems. According to the Fire Department’s press representative, approximately 2,000 people have been evacuated by sea, while according to an announcement by Civil Protection, all tourists were evacuated safely. Some of them were seriously damaged by the fire. Also, 3 citizens from Gennadi Rhodes were taken to the hospital with breathing problems.It was foloowed by a massive evacuation operation by sea.Īt the same time, a massive operation was set up to evacuate 12 hotels threatened by the flames. In addition, the fire front also burns a hotel located in the area.Īccording to the national TV channel ERT, during the extinguishing, a volunteer firefighter was injured and taken to the hospital with burns. With his statements, the president said that all residents have left the village and are in safe places in the surrounding villages. A total of 2,500 people were evacuated from the 2 settlements.Īdditionally, according to the president of Laermos, the fire entered the settlement and is burning the first houses. Earlier, hotel units in the area had been evacuated and those residents who had not left, were compulsorily evacuated.Įarlier, 1 12 rang again in the settlements of Gennadi and Kiotari, which were immediately evacuated. He even added that the forces of the Fire Department are not enough and noted that if there were not so many volunteers the entire island would have burned.Īt the same time, hotels, shops and vehicles have been set ablaze in Kiotari as well. In the village of Laerma, houses have been burned, as well as the village church. Specifically, the message said: “If you are in the areas of Massari, Malonas and Haraki, evacuate now to Rhodes. According to several sources, more than 50,000 acres of forest have burned, from the fire that has “cut” the island in two.Īt around 2 in the morning, a new message was sent from 112 calling on residents to evacuate the areas of Massari, Malonas and Haraki. Rhodes has been experiencing a fiery nightmare for the last 24 hours, while on Saturday the fire got out of control, resulting in the evacuation of villages, the burning of houses and hotels, and the need for a huge operation by the authorities in order to free thousands of tourists and residents of the island. The Greek government has urged people to stay safe and to follow the instructions of the authorities. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed. The fires have caused widespread damage and have displaced thousands of people. Firefighters from other countries, including France, Spain, and Italy, have been deployed to help fight the fires. The Greek government has declared a state of emergency in the affected areas and has called for international assistance. The dry conditions have also made it difficult for firefighters to contain the fires. The Crete* routes are jointly operated with Anek Lines.įor more information visit: the Blue Star Ferries website and offers page.The fires have been caused by a combination of factors, including the ongoing heat wave, which has seen temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), and strong winds. Both the Interrail 4 and 6-day Greek Islands Pass get you 4 domestic travel days from island to island.Īn abundance of Greek destinations to choose from, including Crete*, Rhodes and Santorini.ģ0% discount on any additional domestic trip (to an island). A free retour transfer by bus and train from Patras to Pireaus port (near Athens).īlue Star Ferries operates domestic services in Greece.Italy - Greece routes in partnership with Anek Lines.*Via Corfu on specific dates during summer season only Two international crossings between Italy and Greece. With the Interrail 6-day Greek Islands Pass, you get: There are no international trips included in the Interrail 4-day Greek Islands Pass. Superfast Ferries operates international services between Italy and Greece. ![]()
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