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AERIAL SHOTS of fires in the Brazilian Amazon as the rainforest has recorded more than 42,000 forest fires from January 1 to August 19, according to the INPE, the worst number in nearly two decades. IMAGES
Houses, cars are burnt to ashes in the city of Lahaina, on the Hawaiian island of Maui, after the deadliest fire in the region. 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
Smoke rises from fires in Dartford, south of the UK's River Thames, and in Wennington, close by on the north side. Multiple fires have been sparked across the UK after temperatures rose above 40C for the first time ever. IMAGES
Aerial images filmed from a helicopter flying over the ongoing fires in Gironde (south-west France), in the Landiras and Guillos areas, which have already ravaged 1,700 hectares of pine trees, forcing the evacuation of 6,000 campers. 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.