Multiple evacuation orders were issued on Monday in the suburbs of Athens as a major wildfire raged on in Greece

Around 600 firefighters, backed by 27 teams specially trained to tackle wildfires were deployed in the affected areas

Flames towered over 25 metres in some areas burning homes and destroying vehicles

Power cuts were reported in several parts of Athens

The Athens Medical Association urged residents near affected areas to exercise caution

Over 190 vehicles were deployed, with aerial support from 17 water-dropping planes and 16 helicopters

In 2018, over 100 people died in a massive fire that swept through the seaside town of Mati

Climate change is fuelling more frequent wildfires in Greece, said officials

(Photo Credits: AP, Reuters and AFP)