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Public urged not to travel to parts of Greece affected by fires

Jul 24, 2023 09:54 By Shannonside News
Public urged not to travel to parts of Greece affected by fires
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The fires are causing havoc in certain parts of Greece which rely heavily on tourism

The Department of Foreign Affairs is urging people not to travel to parts of Greece affected by wildfires.

Thousands have been evacuated to safety from the islands of Rhodes, Corfu and Evia.

The Department  has been contacted by a number of Irish citizens impacted by the current wildfires in Rhodes in Greece.

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The Irish Travel Agents Association says most Irish tourists currently in Rhodes are staying in northern resorts which are largely unaffected.

President of the Organisation, Paul Hackett, says beaches in Corfu have also been evacuated:

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