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Images of stormy winds throwing walls of fire, 10 metres high, towards hotels were seen around the world last year. The sheer horror facing tourists in Greek holiday hotspots will be remembered by many considering a trip there this summer. In July, some 20,000 tourists and residents in the south-east of the island of Rhodes needed to be evacuated in the space of just hours in July 2023, followed by a days-long battle against the flames. The fires left behind extensive damage, burnt houses and charred olive groves. Nevertheless, tens of thousands continue to spend their holidays on the island. …

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