Jersey mum describes 'petrifying' wildfires which destroyed family holiday to Rhodes
Lucy describes the moment her family were evacuated from their hotel in Rhodes
A mother from Jersey whose family has been evacuated from their hotel in Rhodes due to wildfires has described the situation as "petrifying".
Lucy Le Boutillier had enjoyed a week's holiday with her husband and children on the Greek island before the fire broke out.
Greek authorities confirmed that 19,000 people have been evacuated from at-risk areas after high temperatures and winds spread the flames from the mountains towards more populated areas.
Lucy's family were forced to leave all their luggage at their hotel and walk southwards, away from the wildfires.
Along with other tourists, they boarded an army vehicle which took them to a holding hotel.
She said: "We didn't get a seat but we didn't care. We stood and they took us 25 minutes down the coast to another hotel.
"We managed to get some mattresses but we haven't slept, they ran out of water. They eventually fed the children this morning, the children only.
"My husband queued for three and a half hours to get provisions for us. All we have is what we're standing in, we don't know the state of our hotel, and we don't care about our luggage.
"We're just desperate to get out of Rhodes."
The family have now been moved to a school hall in the north of the island, where they have been told they will stay for two days.
Lucy claims there has been no communication from the UK or Jersey governments as to when they can leave.
She added: "You can smell the smoke. The children are petrified and we're trying to stay as positive as we can for them.
"We'll leave this island if we can by ferry or by plane.
"Anything the Government of Jersey can do to help us get out, we would be so grateful to them."
The UK Foreign Office has updated its foreign travel advice on the heatwaves and wildfires in Europe.
It said: "If you are a British national affected by wildfires in Rhodes, please follow the guidance from the emergency services. Call the Greek emergency services on 112 if you are in immediate danger.
"If you are planning to travel to Rhodes, please check with your travel operator or hotel prior to travel that the area you plan to visit is not impacted by the current wildfires."
The States of Guernsey and the Government of Jersey both say that anyone affected by the wildfires in Rhodes should follow advice from the Greek authorities, UK Foreign Office and their travel company.
Jersey's government has also offered assistance through its external relations department and there is a list of contact details below.
Helplines:
112 - Greek emergency services for those in immediate danger
+30 210 368 1730 - Greek government crisis management for the evacuation of foreign citizens from Rhodes
+44 20 7008 5000 - 24/7 British consular assistance
externalrelations@gov.je - Jersey's External Relations Ministry says it is on hand to provide further advice
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