Rhodes wildfires: Largest ever evacuation from Greece as 19,000 rescued from island

More than 19,000 people have been evacuated from Rhodes after wildfires tore through the tourist island for the sixth day running. The Greek Ministry of Climate Change and Civil Protection said it was “the largest evacuation from a wildfire in the country” as a string of airlines cancelled flights to the island on Sunday. Read more: Subscribe to the Evening Standard: for latest breaking news from the UK, US and around the world, plus podcasts and features. Evening Standard on socials: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: and Instagram: