01:22At least one person was reported dead, while residents near Stamata, north-east of Athens, were evacuated by local authorities as fierce wildfires spread across the area on Sunday.
Footage filmed on Monday shows the flames towering over the mountainous suburban region, sending billowing smoke into the sky as fire engines and helicopters were mobilised to extinguish the blazes.
Local media reported that two large fires broke out on Sunday on the outskirts of Athens in Keratea and Stamata, causing extensive damage to several houses and vehicles in the area.
Authorities used fire engines and helicopters to battle the intense blaze. A 45-year-old man reportedly died of cardiac arrest after inhaling smoke.
According to media reports, the Greek authorities have issued urgent '112' alerts, advising residents to remain vigilant, follow instructions and evacuate if necessary. Several homes have already been evacuated.
The fires near Athens were reported to have been contained over the weekend. However, the Greek fire service reported 52 new blazes on Monday.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned of a dangerous wildfire season ahead and stressed the need for preparedness and public involvement in the fight against natural disasters.
Greece is entering the peak of its wildfire season, exacerbated by dry weather, strong winds and escalating heat waves.
Raging inferno - Firefighters battle deadly blazes near Athens
At least one person was reported dead, while residents near Stamata, north-east of Athens, were evacuated by local authorities as fierce wildfires spread across the area on Sunday.
Footage filmed on Monday shows the flames towering over the mountainous suburban region, sending billowing smoke into the sky as fire engines and helicopters were mobilised to extinguish the blazes.
Local media reported that two large fires broke out on Sunday on the outskirts of Athens in Keratea and Stamata, causing extensive damage to several houses and vehicles in the area.
Authorities used fire engines and helicopters to battle the intense blaze. A 45-year-old man reportedly died of cardiac arrest after inhaling smoke.
According to media reports, the Greek authorities have issued urgent '112' alerts, advising residents to remain vigilant, follow instructions and evacuate if necessary. Several homes have already been evacuated.
The fires near Athens were reported to have been contained over the weekend. However, the Greek fire service reported 52 new blazes on Monday.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned of a dangerous wildfire season ahead and stressed the need for preparedness and public involvement in the fight against natural disasters.
Greece is entering the peak of its wildfire season, exacerbated by dry weather, strong winds and escalating heat waves.
At least one person was reported dead, while residents near Stamata, north-east of Athens, were evacuated by local authorities as fierce wildfires spread across the area on Sunday.
Footage filmed on Monday shows the flames towering over the mountainous suburban region, sending billowing smoke into the sky as fire engines and helicopters were mobilised to extinguish the blazes.
Local media reported that two large fires broke out on Sunday on the outskirts of Athens in Keratea and Stamata, causing extensive damage to several houses and vehicles in the area.
Authorities used fire engines and helicopters to battle the intense blaze. A 45-year-old man reportedly died of cardiac arrest after inhaling smoke.
According to media reports, the Greek authorities have issued urgent '112' alerts, advising residents to remain vigilant, follow instructions and evacuate if necessary. Several homes have already been evacuated.
The fires near Athens were reported to have been contained over the weekend. However, the Greek fire service reported 52 new blazes on Monday.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned of a dangerous wildfire season ahead and stressed the need for preparedness and public involvement in the fight against natural disasters.
Greece is entering the peak of its wildfire season, exacerbated by dry weather, strong winds and escalating heat waves.