Residents near Athens are fleeing their homes as a massive wildfire rages in Greece, as shown in photos.

• This year's worst wildfire in Europe has been fought by hundreds of firefighters, aided by fire engines and waterbombing aircraft.
• In recent days, several towns in the north-eastern suburbs of Greece's capital have been evacuated due to orders from authorities, who have been grappling with Europe's largest wildfire on record.

On Tuesday, Greek authorities issued an evacuation alert for the seaside town of Nea Makri in eastern Attica, while firefighters continued to battle a massive blaze burning through the Athens suburbs.

This year's worst wildfire in Europe has been fought by hundreds of firefighters, aided by fire engines and waterbombing aircraft. The fire started on Sunday, about 20 miles from Athens, as reported by Sky News.

Tinderbox conditions have been created in southern Europe due to strong winds and scorching temperatures.

In recent days, several towns in the north-eastern suburbs of Greece's capital have been evacuated due to orders from authorities, who have been grappling with Europe's largest wildfire on record.

Parthenon temple in a smoke cloud

A helicopter extinguishes a forest fire

Firefighters try to put out a fire

Local residents cry as they try to save some belongings

People run near a fire

A firefighter wearing breathing apparatus

Smoke rising in the Attica region