Firefighters are battling wildfires in Greece as tourists and locals have been evacuated from blazes that are tearing through Ionian islands.

Officials ordered the evacuations of dozens of villages amid an intense drought and strong winds that have helped the spread of the fire.

Large fires have been raging in Zante, Kefalonia and Chios.

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Largest fire in Achaia

The largest fire was sparked near Flogeraika, in western Achaia, yesterday.

Officials then evacuated all nearby villages and settlements.

Fires spread in Greece

Shocking pictures have shown the rapid spread of the fires in Greece.

The blaze was seen engulfing the countryside as people looked on in horror.

The fires have been raging in Greece (

AP)

Greek fires spread on islands

Greek authorities have evacuated tourists and locals following the spread of fires in Achaia, Chios, Kefalonia and Zante.

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