The Sun meets Brits in Rhodes forced to move from hotels to school as terrifying wildfires rage

British families are facing a "living nightmare" in Rhodes after fleeing from burning hotels and awaiting rescue on the floors of shelters.

The first repatriation flights arrived on the fire-ravaged Greek island this morning to rescue thousands of stranded Britons as the wildfires continue to spin out of control.

In Rhodes, more than 16,000 people were evacuated by land and 3,000 by sea from 12 villages and several hotels.

Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell said up to 10,000 British tourists are currently on the island, many of whom ran for their lives.

Now, locals and tourists are also being evacuated from large swaths of Corfu as more blazes rip through the country on Sunday.

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[cindydavis]

It's the poor people that live there i feel sorry for. They have probably lost everything.

[_AdventureClub_]

Jeez, think about the people that lost their house or lives not the "Btits" that missed their holiday!

[Tobore-rjlm]

What about the people that live there. They have lost everything. No one is talking about them.

[pinealdreams]

I love how The Sun flies in for an interview, but seemingly doesn't just fly the people back. 'Hey, tell us how much this sucks so we can get views and money. Help you? Don't be daft.'

Also, love how UK tourists are the news but the poor Greeks are just ignored..

[emileleftheriotis]

Oh no the poor tourists what ever will they do when they get home and life returns to normal.


Get a grip. Locals livelihoods are at risk.

[pippaburt]

Anyone who went out there, when the fires had already started, are silly

[muraisi]

Lucky bleeders are actually seeing some sunshine. Us brits back home are getting drenched every day.

[robertbate]

Why are the holiday companies never prepared for emergency situations. They just take your money, then leave you to fend for yourselves. It should be standard industry practice to have emergency plans in hand.

[centaurus]

Surprised you havnt blamed Russia for this...there is still time though.

[adamwaddoups]

My thoughts and prayers are with the locals

[heatheringlis-kokotas]

Their alive ...that's what matters most right now

[Yuri_Volkov]

Former Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos called on the authorities to ask Russia for Be-200 aircraft to extinguish forest fires.
What's wrong with your heads guys?

[lisaconstantinou]

How dare the British complain..there treated immaculately. So shut up and think of those with no homes to sleep in when your in your homes with your cup of tea..you can re book again for a break..

[ganados]

I[m sure the EU will sort this out,



After the fact.

[Charlotte-wxjz]

These people having ago at the workers should be ashamed of themselves. I know they are in a high stress situation but hell everyone is, including the staff, the people who actually LIVE on the island! The tourists have lost out on their holiday, they will more than likely get their money back if they have adequate insurance and if they have lost any possessions it’s just their holiday luggage, which yes is awful but loosing your house in the fir e would have been worse. Seriously can anyone be nice these days?!

[Storm.Z.u]

Her Glasses are a clear hazzard, a reflection from those huge lenses could easily spark another fire!

[BBBYDGTAL]

At least they’re happy moaning, Brit’s love a good moan about nothing

[rafaelgamito]

I don't believe a word this people (media) says

[zakjuly]

Good ! Vist Cornwall for holidays, beautiful beaches,

[SootyHunt]

They’ll be home 2 days and moaning about the rain 😂😂😂