In order to ensure the safety of the residents of the area, as announced by Civil Protection of the South Aegean region, the Fire Service gave an order to evacuate the settlements of Eleousa, Salakos, Dimylia, mountain massif of Prophet Ilias (Xen/heio Elafos).

Five Coast Guard vessels and private boats are on standby in the area to provide assistance if required.

The fire in Rhodes as seen from the Elafos hotel, which was evacuated (photo dimokratiki.gr):

All water carriers and construction machinery are ordered

Also, with his announcement, the mayor of Rhodes, Mr. Antonis Kambourakis let me know how all construction machinery and water carriers are ordered.

Speaking to SKAI 100, 3 the regional governor of South Aegean, George Hatzimarkoshe said: “The situation is very difficult. There are two big fronts of the fire. Three settlements are currently being evacuated, the settlements of Elayousa, Dimilia and Salakos as well as the mountainous mass of Prophet Ilias, where a hotel is located”.

Mr. Hatzimarkos mentioned that 6 air vehicles are operating at this time. He added that machinery has been requisitioned and underlined the need for aviation to be further strengthened.