Wildfires north of Athens rage on, prompting more evacuations

A massive wildfire continued to rage unabated in residential areas in northern Athens, prompting more evacuations. 

The huge fire, which broke out Sunday afternoon in the Varnava area of northeastern Attica, continued to spread, destroying land and property. On Monday it burned on two main fronts, fanned by strong winds: in Grammatiko, northeast of Athens, and in Kallitechnoupoli, east of Athens.

Shortly after 20:00, residents of Geraka's Desi area received a 112 message to evacuate to the center of the town. 

Earlier, residents of Nea and Palaia Penteli, Patima Halandri, Patima Vrilissia, the Krasa area of Ano Vrilissia and Dionysus also received a 112 emergency message to evacuate. 

An evacuation message was also sent to residents of the Kaletzi area of Marathon, eastern Attica. 

Three hospitals were also evacuated, the Amalia Fleming in...