![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/greece-rhodes-fires-live-indications-of-arson-as-flights-cancelled-and-brits-flee/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_Greece-evacuates-19000-as-wildfires-rage-on-Rhodes-island.jpg&description=Terrified British families have told of dramatic escapes from the Greek island of Rhodes as Greek firefighters say there are 'indications of arson' after 'apocalyptic' wildfires tore through the popular holiday resort Greek firefighters have hinted there are "indications of arson" as the cause of the apocalyptic wildfires on the holiday island of Rhodes this weekend. British families are fleeing Rhodes where terrible wildfires have caused warzone-like conditions this weekend, with dramatic tales of escape coming into The Mirror newsdesk. Thousands of British holidaymakers have been evacuated from the island - with authorities warning it could get worse today, with 45C heat expected. The total number of people evacuated or redirected due to the ongoing blaze has reached 19,000, the Greek government has confirmed. Much to the confusion of people on the ground, numerous flights packed with Brit tourists are still heading to the island today - with easyJet saying they are currently operating services 'as normal'. Are you caught up in the wildfire drama in Rhodes? Get in touch at webnews@mirror.co.uk Follow live updates below Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has thanked Egypt for sending over 3 firefighting helicopters to help tackle the blaze in Rhodes. He wrote on Twitter: "I want to express our gratitude to Egypt for sending 3 firefighting helicopters to reinforce our efforts in the fight against forest fires. Thank you Egypt!" Highs of 39C have been recorded in Rhodes today as authorities continue to tackle roaring wildfires across the island. Conditions will remain warm in the days to come, according to current Met Office forecasts, with daytime temperatures not expected to drop below 35C until Friday morning. Matthew Lodge, HM Ambassador to Greece, has issued an update on his social media regarding ongoing efforts to assist UK nationals in Rhodes. He wrote: "Since the wildfires situation deteriorated yesterday, UK in Greece has been working with the Gree){kind=link}
Terrified British families have told of dramatic escapes from the Greek island of Rhodes as Greek firefighters say there are ‘indications of arson’ after ‘apocalyptic’ wildfires tore through the popular holiday resort
Greek firefighters have hinted there are “indications of arson” as the cause of the apocalyptic wildfires on the holiday island of Rhodes this weekend.
British families are fleeing Rhodes where terrible wildfires have caused warzone-like conditions this weekend, with dramatic tales of escape coming into The Mirror newsdesk.
Thousands of British holidaymakers have been evacuated from the island – with authorities warning it could get worse today, with 45C heat expected.
The total number of people evacuated or redirected due to the ongoing blaze has reached 19,000, the Greek government has confirmed.