Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:25pm on 02 Jul 2024,Tuesday Weather & Environment
Firefighters in Greece are battling wildfires for a second day on Kos island, forcing hundreds to flee, including tourists seeking refuge in a football stadium and other makeshift shelters. Holidaymakers like Eileen Brown recounted being evacuated from seaside areas like Kardamaina and left to sleep outside after thick smoke engulfed coastal regions. Some tourists criticized the lack of information from tour operators amid the crisis. By Tuesday morning, the intensity of the fires eased, allowing partial returns to homes and hotels. Meanwhile, on Chios island, over 170 firefighters and aircraft are combating another blaze, with officials noting slight improvements.
