Holidaymakers evacuated from Skiathos forest fires
At least 750 UK holidaymakers have been forced out of their hotels as forest fires swept across the Greek island of Skiathos.
They were evacuated from properties in the resorts of Aghia Paraskevi, Troulos and Kolios as strong winds fanned the flames.
Some fled to beaches as the fire spread to the water’s edge, the BBC reported.
The Federation of Tour Operators said its members had some 750 holidaymakers in the three resorts.
It said that tour representatives were “relocating those affected to alternative accommodation away from the fires and keeping customers informed”.
There were no reports of any casualties.
Emergency services on the island were tackling the fires which started on Thursday morning and was still reported to be burning in the early afternoon.
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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