BREAKING: Parts of Corfu evacuated as disastrous wildfires start on second Greek island
Parts of Corfu have been evacuated as disastrous wildfires have started on a second Greek island. Greece's Emergency Communications Service issued evacuation orders on Sunday evening as the problems intensify.
An SOS message sent to all in the area said: "If you are in Santa, Megoula, Porta, Palia Perithia & Sinies, evacuate now to Kasiopi. Wildfire in your area – follow instructions of Authorities."Videos emerged on social media of the fires, which one described as a 'mountain of fire' see from a distance and another described the blaze as 'spreading rapidly'.
Airline easyJet has announced it will operate repatriation flights to bring home British holidaymakers trapped on the fire-ravaged island.
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