Thousands flee wildfires in Greece as blaze nears Athens
Thousands flee wildfires in Greece as blaze nears Athens
Caption: Thousands flee wildfires in Greece (Picture: Getty/AP)
Thousands of Greeks have been fleeing devastating wildfires as a battle rages to stop the flames reaching key areas of Athens.
Residents deserted their homes as one blaze burned north of the capital for a fourth day, amid fears it could reach densely populated areas, power stations and historic sites.
On the nearby island of Evia,…
