Hundreds of British tourists have had to leave their hotel as forest fires sweep the Greek island of Rhodes.
Hundreds of British tourists have had to leave their hotel as forest fires sweep the Greek island of Rhodes.
More than 2,000 holidaymakers from across Europe have been moved to avoid smoke from the fires in the south east of the island.
More than 2,000 holidaymakers from across Europe have been moved to avoid smoke from the fires in the south east of the island.
This included 324 First Choice customers who were moved from their hotel in Kiotari.
This included 324 First Choice customers who were moved from their hotel in Kiotari.
France, Italy and Cyprus are sending firefighting aircraft to help fight the fire near the resort.
France, Italy and Cyprus are sending firefighting aircraft to help fight the fire near the resort.
The tourists were moved by coach from the Kiotari Bay Hotel on Friday evening.
The tourists were moved by coach from the Kiotari Bay Hotel on Friday evening.
The smoke has now cleared and the guests are expected to return at 1100 BST.
The smoke has now cleared and the guests are expected to return at 1100 BST.
A spokeswoman for the hotel said: "There was a lot of smoke and we thought it was better for guests to be moved to another hotel.
A spokeswoman for the hotel said: "There was a lot of smoke and we thought it was better for guests to be moved to another hotel.
"They were a bit scared as they could see only smoke, but we assured them there was no risk of fire, it was only smoke."
"They were a bit scared as they could see only smoke, but we assured them there was no risk of fire, it was only smoke."
Two Thomas Cook customers have been moved from an apartment in the Kiotari area, a spokesman for the company said.
Two Thomas Cook customers have been moved from an apartment in the Kiotari area, a spokesman for the company said.
The Federation of Tour Operators said hotels were well-prepared for such events.
The Federation of Tour Operators said hotels were well-prepared for such events.
A spokesman said: "Sadly, it's not uncommon at this time of year to get forest fires in parts of Greece and Spain so operators are pretty well geared up to deal with it.
A spokesman said: "Sadly, it's not uncommon at this time of year to get forest fires in parts of Greece and Spain so operators are pretty well geared up to deal with it.
"The standard contingency plan is to move people to safe areas with other tourist accommodation, if it becomes necessary."
"The standard contingency plan is to move people to safe areas with other tourist accommodation, if it becomes necessary."
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