Greek authorities issued three new evacuation orders early Sunday as fires spread into the western Attica district that includes Athens, threatening communities and an industrial district on the northern outskirts of Megara. (AP video shot by: Michael Varaklas)
On Thursday, July 23, Matthieu Plessis drove through the French town of Le Porge, as flames raced along both sides of the road. A week later, Plessis returned once again to what remained of his ruined property. He lost his home, his bicycle repair business, his vehicles, his tools and most of his belongings. (AP Video by Nicolas Garriga)
Firefighters in France’s Gironde region stayed on high alert Friday, and continued to extinguish flare-ups while residents and volunteers supported emergency crews and families affected by the fire.
A firefighting helicopter drops water over a smoke-filled forest during a wildfire near Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Varaklas)
A firefighter walks through a charred forest near Blagon, during wildfires, southwestern France, Friday, July 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Baz Ratner)
