Drone footage shows scale of damage from wildfires on Rhodes

Drone footage from the island of Rhodes in Greece, which has been hit be a string of fierce wildfires, gives an idea of the scale of destruction left by the blaze.

The footage, from the towns of Asklipio and Kiotari, shows the charred embers of several burnt out cars and scorched trees and earth. Large areas of land were burnt grey and black, in fires that prompted the island's authorities to declare a state of emergency and carry out a mass evacuation of locals and tourists from affected areas. Greece is one of almost a dozen Mediterranean countries that struggled to control wildfires that broke out amid a record breaking heatwave in July.

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[imhere]

My heart goes out to the citizens and residents of Rhodes. Simply tragic.🌱🌱🌱

[nicolaemirisan]

Another bad thing is all tourism operators are telling us that the island is in perfect condition for vacation and they say we will loose all of our money if we consider the island unsafe and won’t accept to fly there.

[greokeo]

i hate tourists who play the victim and complain "boohoo our vacation is ruined" like who cares?
i couldnt care less mate. people lost their houses and everything.

[cleroyster]

Some one in Greece needs to practice forestry management.

[thejoker]

Land cleared. New villas and wind farm will be going up in the next 6 months.

[_GorgeousGeorge]

The planning permissions for wind farms will be granted now the lands have been cleared.

[deniseabbott]

Rhodes is my favourite Greek islands, does anyone know how Lardos town faired ? Our favourite restaurant, it’s devastating seeing the land burnt . 😢

[Greenpoloboy]

Scenes like this will become more and moree common sadly

[superdaveozy]

Well, its over. It will grow back more vibrant.

[BasedSaxon]

Hope the Arsonist gets serious jail time

[MissA]

TUI just starts flights to Rhodos again today. Shame

[lovemussb]

Don’t worry the grass will grow back, and the people can go back to their homes.other people will help, and I hope the arsonists are brought to justice

[SkeletorFan]

It’s about time they finally got a taste of their own medicine.

[retrowatches]

Looks very nice . Slightly over cooked but would make a great vacation spot .