Greece: Rhodes wildfire forces thousands to flee © 2023 Deutsche Welle - Greece facing longest heatwave on record © 2023 Deutsche Welle - Can wildfires be prevented? © 2023 Deutsche Welle© 2023 Deutsche Welle

Greece: Rhodes wildfire forces thousands to flee Greek coastguard vessels were dispatched to rescue tourists and residents trapped on the holiday island of Rhodes, where a wildfire has been raging for several days. https://www.dw.com/en/greece-rhodes-wildfire-forces-thousands-to-flee/a-66320563 © 2023 Deutsche Welle Greece facing longest heatwave on record Greece is bracing for its longest heatwave on record. Already, 11 days of sizzling temperatures have seen tourist attractions close, and wildfires are prompting the evacuation of resorts. And the heat is showing no signs of letting up. https://www.dw.com/en/greece-facing-longest-heatwave-on-record/video-66319916 © 2023 Deutsche Welle Can wildfires be prevented? As climate change worsens, wildfires around the globe are becoming bigger and more frequent. In Germany, a research group called PYROPHOB is looking at how burned forests can recover and what it takes to make forests more resilient in the future. https://www.dw.com/en/can-wildfires-be-prevented/video-66313653 © 2023 Deutsche Welle