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Added on the 05/02/2023 00:16:56 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Clouds of smoke from deadly forest fires engulf the Chilean city of Concepcion, while residents of nearby Santa Juana inspect the damage from the blazes that have left at least 24 people dead. Favoured by moderate to strong winds and an intense heat wave, the fires have devastated some 270,000 hectares in southern-central Chile. IMAGES
Emergency services battle forest fires in Santa Juana, Chile, where the death toll from blazes has risen to 22. The fires, sparked by a devastating heat wave, have threatened several rural towns, destroying at least 88 homes and sweeping through 47,000 hectares (116,000 acres) of forest, according to officials. IMAGES
Aerial images of forest fires in Santa Juana, central Chile, after a devastating heat wave sparked blazes that have left at least 13 people dead. Chile has declared a state of disaster in several central-southern regions, where more than 200 homes have been affected and 47,000 hectares of forest destroyed. IMAGES
A timelapse video shows smoke billowing from the hills of Bogota as Colombia battles dozens of forest fires that are burning large areas of the country and encroaching on homes in the capital. IMAGES
Smoke bellows above Athens as uncontrolled fires continue for the fifth day in the Greece. A fire ripped through the foothills of Mount Parnitha, the largest forest adjoining the capital, and is threatening to spread to its national park. The Greek capital woke up Wednesday to the smell of scorched earth and thick black smoke covering the sky. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.