Holidaymakers swim to escape huge fires advancing on Greek village

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Holidaymakers swim to escape huge fires advancing on Greek village
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THOUSANDS of holiday Brits were warned they were in “extreme danger” today as wildfires raged across the Greek isles. Authorities sent text alerts to anxious trippers whose phones were pinged by a …

THOUSANDS of holiday Brits were warned they were in “extreme danger” today as wildfires raged across the Greek isles.

Hundreds of fearful families were later evacuated from Evia island near capital Athens under threat from a terrifying wall of flame. "If a fire breaks out on any of the islands there will be no help from the mainland as all the fire brigade resources are concentrated on Athens."The message read, in broken English: “Extreme danger for fires in the next days. Avoid any actions that may cause a fire. If you see a fire call the fire department immediately.”

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