Greece is among the countries in southern Europe battling wildfires this summer as firefighters continue to tackle blazes on both the mainland and on several of its islands

Greece battled wildfires that have ravaged homes and prompted evacuations for a second day on Sunday, with the help of Czech firefighters and Italian aircraft expected to arrive later.

A massive wildfire erupted on Saturday July 25, on the island of Kythira. Initially appearing contained, the blaze intensified dramatically.

Greece and Turkey face deadly wildfires as extreme heat drives record-breaking temperatures and mass evacuations.

Greece and Turkey continue to battle major wildfires amid a severe heatwave. Temperatures reached 42.4C in central Greece at the weekend, with emergency services battling fires in the Peloponnese area of Athens and on the popular tourist islands of Kytheria and Crete.

Europe’s most beloved travel destination Greece is battling tough situation as wildfires rage at the capital city Athens, leading to the evacuation of some residents.According to

Officials expect the high risk of fire to continue through October. "We must do all we can to restrict every possible risk," said Giannis Kefalogiannis, Greece's climate crisis and civil protection minister, per the Times. "We have injured firefighters, human lives were put at risk, homes were burned and forestland destroyed."

Turkey and Greece are among the countries impacted by record-breaking temperatures and widespread wildfires.