Tourists evacuated on boats as wildfire destroys popular Greek holiday spot

A wall of flames closed in on the resorts. 01:51, Fri, Aug 14, 2026 Updated: 01:52, Fri, Aug 14, 2026 Tourists have fled resorts and been evacuated by small boats (Image: Getty)Tourists in region of northern Greece have been evacuated by small boats as wildfires ravaged the area.Hundreds of holidaymakers were evacuated from beaches in the Halkidiki region as water-bombing planes, helicopters and firefighters fought to stop the blaze on Thursday, August 13. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyHeatwaves across the continent hav