James CockerJul 25, 2023
Andy Bell
I wrote about our experience of the Rhodes wildfires to get it out of my head while it’s fresh and we are safe https://andy-bell.co.uk/rhodes-wildfires/
Rhodes wildfires - Andy Bell

You’ve probably already seen that Rhodes is currently being hammered with wildfires on the news. We’re currently, at the time of writing, in Rhodes on a family holiday and we’ve been affected by the wildfires. I’m going to note down our story and I’ll start by saying that we are safe, well and incredibly lucky […]

Andy Bell
Jul 25, 2023 at 1:57pmWeb
Show threadJan Lehnardt Jul 25, 2023
@andy thank you for sharing this. All the best!
Show threadSara Joy Jul 25, 2023

@andy oh god. That comment from one of my two (currently 3 and 5) would have broken me, too.

What an ordeal.

Show threadBruce Lawson ✅ ♫ ♿ ✌️♂️✊Jul 25, 2023
@andy Glad you and your fam are safe, matey
Show threadTerence EdenJul 25, 2023
@andy
That's an amazingly written post - I'm glad you're safe and well.
Your experiences with TUI match mine. Mostly great reps but backed by a shitty company.
Safe journey home.
Show threadAndy BellJul 25, 2023
@Edent yep pretty much. Cheers!
Show threadSumana HarihareswaraJul 25, 2023

@andy I am very very glad you and your family are safe, and I appreciate this writeup, especially the last paragraph.

I'm going to link to this and mention some lessons I'm taking from it.

Show threadMark BoultonJul 25, 2023
@andy bloody hell. Glad you’re all safe but what a horrific experience.
Show threadSteve WorkmanJul 25, 2023
@andy So glad you're safe and are able to relax just a little bit before you get home. Stay safe ❤️
Show threadEthan MarcotteJul 25, 2023
@andy A literal nightmare. I’m so glad you’re all safe 💜 💜 💜
Show threadChristian Moved Servers ➡️Jul 25, 2023

@andy Damn, a harrowing read. Glad you're safe now and hope the flight back goes ok!

Creasing at that line about the heroic porters age 🤣

Show threadAndy BellJul 25, 2023
@christian what a lad he was
Show threadLene SaileJul 25, 2023
@andy This is absolutely terrifying. I'm deeply concerned about the future.
Stay safe and get home soon!
Show threadMax BöckJul 25, 2023
@andy oh wow didn't realize you guys where there! glad you're all safe 💜
Show threadMatt WilcoxJul 25, 2023
@andy I am glad you're safe and well. Hoping you all recover from the experience soon.
Show threadGiorgio ComaiJul 25, 2023
@andy thanks for taking the time to share this. Scary stuff. All the more important because of it. Take care!
Show threadBastian AllgeierJul 25, 2023
@andy This sent shivers down my spine more than once and the comment of your kid is pure horror as a parent. I'm just glad you are safe and I keep my fingers crossed for you that the flight really leaves tomorrow.
Show threadJimmytideyJul 25, 2023
@andy incredible post. Among the (probably less urgent) lessons are the terrible real world consequences of Twitter, the global default for finding information in an emergency, being run by a self indulgent clown. Glad you are ok.
Show threadErin KissaneJul 25, 2023
@andy Jesus, I’m so glad you’re all out of immediate danger. Thank you for writing this and I hope you’re all home safe very soon.
Show threadyezzerJul 25, 2023
@andy holy shit. Glad you're ok, that sounds horrendous.
Show threadEricJul 25, 2023
@andy glad you're safe, and also jesus fucking christ
Show threadEric PortisJul 25, 2023
@andy I can’t even begin to imagine. (Also thank you for sharing.)
Show threadEddie Coldrick 💻Jul 25, 2023
@andy Thanks for sharing such an enlightening post. You are right, it's much more difficult to understand the severity of these incidents when you are safe at home. Wishing you all the best, and a safe flight home.
Show threadBart van de BiezenJul 25, 2023
@andy Glad to read you and your family are okay! What a scary story. Btw, your writing is 🙌 I can see it in front of me while reading. Also, your story makes it abundantly clear Twitter has lost its value.
Show threadChristopher Kirk-NielsenJul 25, 2023
@andy Thank you for sharing. This is just horrible all around. I hope your trip home will be relatively relaxed.
Show threadChris TaylorJul 25, 2023
@andy oh lord, what an awful experience for you and your family - and thousands of others. Glad you're safe and well 😧
Show threadHarry LlewelynJul 25, 2023
@andy glad you're ok dude.
Show threadRyan TrimbleJul 25, 2023
@andy Absolutely terrifying, @andy. I'm glad you and your family are safe. Thank you for writing this up and keeping us up-to-date, I know I've been worried 😞
Show threadMarthaJul 25, 2023

@andy
Anyone who tries to tell me that Climate Change is a hoax or no biggy is going to be cursed to the nth generation and turned into a Greek goat.

Seriously, thank you for sharing this and for your compassion for the people of Rhodes. I have been there several times in the past and remember everyone I met with great love and affection. This is catastrophic.

I am glad you and you family made it home safely

Show threadAndy BellJul 25, 2023
@Island_Martha we’ve been to Rhodes so many times before and absolutely love the people. We’re devastated for them!
Show threadMarthaJul 25, 2023
@andy
I totally feel the same way.
Show threadRuth 🇪🇺 🇬🇧Jul 25, 2023
@andy Thank you for sharing. What a terrifying ordeal! Very glad you're all safe and goodness my heart goes out to the local left to deal with this. Of course then they face next summer. 💔
#ClimateCrisis
#Greece
Show threadmantishJul 25, 2023
@andy Thanks for sharing. I'm glad everyone is safe
Show threadSascha KarnatzJul 25, 2023
@andy thank you for this eye opening blog post.
Show threadRickyMarouJul 25, 2023
@andy holy shit man this is nightmarish. All the best to you and your family I hope you get home safe
Show threadAndy PiperJul 25, 2023
@andy that was stressful enough to read, imagining being inside of that situation is too much. Very glad you are all safe. Appreciate you sharing it. Best wishes for the next steps.
Show threadIstvánJul 25, 2023
@andy Shit. I wish you and your family all the best. Thank you for writing this down.
Show threadAubrey SamborJul 25, 2023
@andy I’m so glad you and your family are safe, this is terrifying! I hope you make it home soon.
Show threadSue LlewellynJul 25, 2023
@andy so sorry to read of your horrific experience. Thank you for sharing and I hope you and your little ones are - and feel - safe now x
Show threadAdam Johnson  Jul 25, 2023
@andy Damn, so glad you are all safe.
Show threadKrisJul 25, 2023

@andy that is one hell of a story! Glad to hear you’re family is safe, hope that the rest of the families also make it out.

Thnx for sharing!

Show threadLarge Heydon ColliderJul 25, 2023
@andy You've done so well managing this, level head in such a terrifying situation. Will be happy to know when you're back home safe and sound.
Show threadAndy BellJul 26, 2023
@heydon cheers man. Deffo been some wobbles along the way, but all being well, we’ll be flying back this afternoon
Show threadSiderea, Sibylla BostoniensisJul 25, 2023

@andy Thank you for sharing this, I'm so glad you and your family escaped alive! I hope you are home soon and your remaining travels uneventful!

#ClimateDiary

Show threadGreg SpoonerJul 26, 2023

@andy

“The climate emergency is here now. Not in the future. If you are planning to travel to affected countries, I’d strongly recommend you don’t for yours and everyone’s safety.”

I would go further and suggest that global northerners begin not flying for holidays. Jet travel is an exorbitantly high emissions activity. We’re just going to have to change how we think about flying and Imdo a whole lot less if it.

Show threadClarissaJul 26, 2023

@andy holy wow, that was way more horrific than I expected. I hope you're safely on your way back now!
Thank you for sharing!

PS "Also If you are planning to travel to affected countries, I’d strongly recommend you don’t."

TRUTH! Saw German news site going "what you need to know if you're travelling" and rolled my eyes so hard.

Show threadThomas Steiner Jul 26, 2023
@andy Holy cow. Glad you’re all safe, and hopefully by now back home. The best and the worst of people shows up in situations like this. Thanks for documenting both types of behavior.
Show threadSörenJul 26, 2023
@andy thank you for sharing 💜
Show threadSimon ClaysonJul 26, 2023
@andy glad you and family are safe - writing up your experience and getting it out there important and highlights so much
Show threadKatie FennJul 28, 2023
@andy Incredibly scary and concerning given the total mismanagement from TUI. Glad you’re all okay 😭
Show threadAndy BellJul 28, 2023
@katiefenn thanks mate. Let's just say TUI are in for a world of pain via the art of email
Show threadKatie FennJul 28, 2023
@andy Give ‘em hell 👊