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The Rhodes wildfire nightmare has become the largest fire evacuation in Greek history - as 19,000 people have been forced to flee from villages and hotels.

Holiday firms TUI and Jet2 have cancelled all flights to Rhodes as the popular holiday destination has been gripped by wildfires, forcing thousands of tourists to flee.

Greece has issued warnings over 'extreme fire risks' in the areas of Attica, Evia, Boeotia, Corinthia, Ilia, Argolis, Messinia and Rhodes.

But some firefighters believe the fires engulfing the island - which began five days ago - may have been started on purpose, stating 'fires are set by human hands.'

'Whether it is due to negligence or fraud will be seen (but) people have been summoned for statements and others will be summoned.

It is at least good to see the Greeks are already in the mood of investigating this seriously.

Nightmare blazes ravaging Rhodes spark the largest evacuation of its kind in Greek history with 19,000 fleeing from villages and hotels - as one brigade chief signals arrests are imminent, remarking 'Fires are set by human hands'

The Rhodes wildfire nightmare has become the largest fire evacuation in Greek history - as 19,000 people have been forced to flee from villages and hotels.  

^{By Elena Salvoni Eleanor Dye (Daily Mail)}