The Latest Breaking News from Rhodes

Andy Bell, 36, recounts escaping the wildfires on Rhodes and how it has changed his view of the climate crisis

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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