DFA warns Irish tourists to 'stay away' from areas affected by fire in Greece

A large wildfire burning on the Greek island of Rhodes for a fifth day has forced authorities to order an evacuation of four locations, including two seaside resorts. (Lefteris Diamanidis/InTime News via AP)

The Department of Foreign Affairs has advised against travel to parts of Greece affected by raging wildfires which have forced the evacuation of more than 20,000 people from Rhodes where wildfires have raged for six days.

The department says it has been contacted by a number of Irish citizens impacted by the fires in Rhodes, which has triggered the biggest Greek evacuation operation ever in response to a fire.