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Aircraft sent to fight Greek fires

Updated on 25 July 2008

Source PA News

France, Italy and Cyprus are sending firefighting aircraft to Greece to help battle fires raging on the island of Rhodes.

Meanwhile, more than 2,000 tourists are being evacuated from hotels.

Police said the measure was being taken as a precaution and would affect hotels on the south of the island.

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