Wildfires are raging near Athens, Greece, forcing evacuations and threatening homes.

• This follows a heatwave that saw record-breaking temperatures in the region.

• Authorities suspect arson may be a cause of some of the fires.

• Firefighters are battling the blazes on multiple fronts, supported by water-dropping aircraft.

• Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has declared a state of emergency for the affected areas.

Read more at The Independent.