Wildfires Imperil Greek Isle of Rhodes, Forcing Big Evacuation

Greek Coast Guard vessels on Saturday moved to evacuate hundreds of tourists and locals from the island of Rhodes after five-day-old wildfires spread toward seaside villages.

A Navy warship was en route to join the four Greek coast guard vessels and three army boats that were being aided by 20 private vessels in the area, according to a Coast Guard statement.

A Coast Guard spokesman, Nikos Alexiou, said around 1,500 people had been evacuated from southeastern Rhodes. “Most have been rescued…