A wildfire that swept through northern Greece has left a 66-year-old man dead, while a second body, believed to be that of his 12-year-old son, was found inside the family's home, authorities said, turning the fast-moving blaze into a family tragedy.

A body has been found in a forested area of Derveni, north of Thessaloniki, where a wildfire is currently burning, the fire service said.

A wildfire that swept through northern Greece has left a 66-year-old man dead, while a second body, believed to be that of his 12-year-old son, was found inside the family's home,…

Authorities in central Greece urged residents to evacuate as over 130 firefighters and aircraft battle a wildfire.

The blaze broke out in bushland before engulfing the house near Thessaloniki

Authorities in central Greece urged residents to evacuate as over 130 firefighters and aircraft battle a wildfire

Firefighters have been tackling huge wildfires in parts of Greece and southern France. Two people have died near Thessaloniki.