A big fire broke out near Athens, NOVA reported.
The fire is fanned by strong winds. This prompted authorities to evacuate two villages south of the capital.
Aircraft were called to assist firefighters on the ground. Traffic was temporarily stopped on the highway from Koropi to Athens. Children were evacuated from summer camps in Eastern Attica. The authorities say that the measure was preventive and there was no threat to the children.
There are no reports of injured people. Several properties have burned, despite the efforts of dozens of firefighters.
An investigation is underway to determine whether the fire was caused intentionally.