An unknown number of residents, firefighters and policemen are reportedly trapped between two fronts of a major wildfire in northern Athens that has already destroyed homes in the suburb of Varymbombi and is spreading to Thrakomakedones.

Firefi­ghters say around 160 reside­nts have been briefl­y trappe­d in their homes due to the floodi­ng

They've forced evacuations of popular beach towns just outside the city.