Thousands of tourists and locals on the Greek island of Rhodes are sheltering in schools and stadiums, after being forced to flee a raging wildfire.

Europe correspondent Gavin Grey told Tim Dower that it's the largest evacuation in Greek history.

The tourist coaches weren't ready to take anyone anywhere, so those who didn't have hire cars were left stranded.

Some people managed to make it to beaches to be taken away on boats.

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Thousands of tourists and locals on the Greek island of Rhodes are sheltering in schools and stadiums, after being forced to flee a raging wildfire.
Europe correspondent Gavin Grey told Tim Dower that it's the largest evacuation in Greek history.
The tourist coaches weren't ready to take anyone anywhere, so those who didn't have hire cars were left stranded.
Some people managed to make it to beaches to be taken away on boats.
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