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Family holiday turns to nightmare amid Rhodes wildfires

Patrick Kutek arrived in Rhodes last Tuesday night. He and his family were having the holiday of a lifetime until Saturday afternoon.
Ireland • 25 Jul 23

Two Greek pilots die after firefighting plane crashes

As Greece battles to contain wildfires on the island of Rhodes for a seventh day, a fire-fighting aircraft has crashed on the island of Evia. Hundreds of tourists who had been forced to leave the area in previous days are expected to fly home today.
World • 25 Jul 23

Irish bar owner in Rhodes says heat remains 'chronic'

An Irish bar owner in Rhodes has said local business owners are helping with the efforts to contain wildfires on the island.
World • 24 Jul 23

Irish tourists caught up in Rhodes wildfires

As they flew into Rhodes on Saturday night, Maggie McManus and her family from Co Meath were greeted with images of fire as they looked out of the windows.
Ireland • 23 Jul 23

'Stay away' from areas in Rhodes affected by fire - DFA

The Department of Foreign Affairs has said it has been contacted by a number of Irish citizens impacted by the wildfires in Rhodes.
World • 23 Jul 23

Thousands forced to take shelter as Rhodes fire rages

A wildfire raging on the Greek island of Rhodes has forced thousands of tourists and island residents to shelter in schools and indoor stadiums after they were evacuated from coastal villages and resorts.
World • 23 Jul 23

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