Greece’s fire brigade has reported that a jet fighting flames there has crashed.
The incident, according to the state broadcaster ERT, happened over the village of Karystos on the island of Evia close to Athens.
Regarding possible injuries, no information has been provided.
In horrifying video posted online, a jet that appears to be a Canadair flight can be seen slamming into a mountainside.
It then bursts into flames.
As hazardous wildfires fueled by strong winds continue to scorch Greece, thousands of visitors have been evacuated.
A handful of repatriation planes have returned up to 10,000 British tourists who were impacted to the UK.
Tui has scheduled the departure of their final flight of repatriation for Tuesday morning.
On the island of Rhodes, about 19,000 people have been evacuated, while at least 2,500 people have also left Corfu.