In Rhodes (Greece), there are not enough firefighters. So it’s the inhabitants of the island who take care of the emergency. No sooner have they finished responding to the France 2 teams than the fire is already taking over a grove. “Our firefighters have been on the front line for more than six days, they don’t sleep. We have no choice, everyone must get involved to save our island.” says a man. The fires now extend over about twenty kilometers.
Most residents were evacuated
Some places are difficult to access. Only water bomber helicopters can operate. Despite the ever-present danger, some residents refuse to leave. Some animals flee the flames, others were not so lucky. Most residents were evacuated. With derisory means, some are trying to intervene. In a village, other volunteers bring equipment to secure an old historic center. A retiree had to resolve to leave.