Thick smoke is billowing over the Greek capital, Athens, with locals in two areas nearby urged to leave their homes. Wildfires have broken out in the village of Varnava, north of the capital, where nearly 200 firefighters are battling the flames.
According to Greek press, the blaze has reached homes – with strong winds and soaring 38C heat adding to the already frantic situation.
Around 40 trucks, 11 water-bombing planes and five helicopters have reportedly surrounded the scene.
Fire crews were also tackling a fire in a forested area near the town of Megara, west of Athens.
The fires sent thick brown smoke over parts of Athens.
Several other regions across Greece were on high alert for fire risk on Sunday and Monday.
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