Greek authorities say a large forest fire is raging on the Aegean resort island of Rhodes.
The Fire Brigade says gale-force winds are hampering effort to put out the flames in the western area of Kameiros. It says no homes are threatened.
Some 24 firefighters and 12 fire engines are engaged in fighting the blaze, but the strong winds are preventing water-dropping aircraft from assisting. The winds also meant boats were confined to port and unable to bring in more firefighters.
Rhodes firefighters are also trying to put out a smaller blaze burning scrub in the Glyfada area.
