Reports indicate that no residential areas are currently under immediate threat from the flames, which are largely burning in the forest.

According to reports, a wildfire is burning through a pine-covered area at Troezen, sending thick smoke across the region, the fire service said on Thursday.

Earlier, local authorities sent out a 112 warning message to locals, urging them to remain on alert and follow instructions.

Greek authorities have called for three villages to be evacuated.

11 planes are assisting the efforts of the sizeable firefighting forces operating in the Kymi-Aliveri municipality

The fire is in an area of Corinth called Sofiko and is moving towards the famous historical site of Epidavros

Spirit Aerosystems admits that its drone exhibited "flight instability", leading to the crash and rare ignition of the battery, which caused the wildfire