Aaj TV English News - World https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:16:18 +0500 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:16:18 +0500 60 Photos: Wildfires burn across Greece https://english.aaj.tv/news/30327836/photos-wildfires-burn-across-greece <p><strong>WIldfires in Greece, spread by winds of upto 70km/h have laid waste to large swathes of land. ALthough rescue efforts are underway, the terrain and conditions are slowing them down.</strong></p> <p>Here are some photos that tell the tale of the devastation.</p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch media--uneven media--stretch'> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://www.reuters.com/resizer/0-jFmVq4Vn-DNH5Dy60Flg2plEg=/1080x0/filters:quality(80)/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/6CFTPDUVHNOTLD76ZTVX5AYDTE.jpg' alt=' A wildfire burns near Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Phot via Reuters. ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>A wildfire burns near Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Phot via Reuters.</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch media--uneven media--stretch'> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://www.reuters.com/resizer/xKNDCLtGInNuDc2UF8m2fU3m-C0=/1080x0/filters:quality(80)/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/MOUMHNP4HZOXVHBV234J255D3M.jpg' alt=' A wildfire burns near the village of Pournari, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters. ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>A wildfire burns near the village of Pournari, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters.</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch media--uneven media--stretch'> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://www.reuters.com/resizer/PzK0N8ETFvSiFaA-_2YB4RzR7IE=/1080x0/filters:quality(80)/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/OTPXMVYMFRP6TJYSQWM7MOY2KE.jpg' alt=' A firefighting helicopter is silhouetted in front of the sun as a wildfire burns in Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters. ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>A firefighting helicopter is silhouetted in front of the sun as a wildfire burns in Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters.</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch media--uneven media--stretch'> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://www.reuters.com/resizer/47QCubEGGxJj4wYwGRLyFAqCWJY=/1080x0/filters:quality(80)/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/A4SK54G7EBLYLFPI5QPPATI36A.jpg' alt=' A firefighting helicopter drops water as a wildfire burns in Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters. ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>A firefighting helicopter drops water as a wildfire burns in Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters.</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch media--uneven media--stretch'> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://www.reuters.com/resizer/keb6zDk-RlftykG-hb_kuT5cQ_Q=/1080x0/filters:quality(80)/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/2YNPPYWAPZNILMWKKIWI3E6YXA.jpg' alt=' A destroyed house is seen as a wildfire burns in Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters. ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>A destroyed house is seen as a wildfire burns in Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters.</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch media--uneven media--stretch'> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://www.reuters.com/resizer/zhU8UlJQ27mTGoMMCELE5JfJUTU=/1080x0/filters:quality(80)/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/A45OCS3OZVKMZBZTFEAZPSOLFM.jpg' alt=' A tree burns during a wildfire in Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters. ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>A tree burns during a wildfire in Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters.</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch media--uneven media--stretch'> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://www.reuters.com/resizer/ytL7u6R03ssIEhja8NYWdAFyFas=/1080x0/filters:quality(80)/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/BLTDNJVPEJMRTDS4BJVNNIITVM.jpg' alt=' A burnt house is seen following a wildfire in the suburb of Lagonisi, near Athens, Greece, July 18. Photo via Reuters. ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>A burnt house is seen following a wildfire in the suburb of Lagonisi, near Athens, Greece, July 18. Photo via Reuters.</figcaption> </figure></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-full w-full media--stretch media--uneven media--stretch'> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://www.reuters.com/resizer/E-lJ2WvS97CUWOttt0zdawTjEV4=/1080x0/filters:quality(80)/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/RWVAESUW2ZOU7F22OBOF2FCVJU.jpg' alt=' Sheep are seen inside a burnt stable after a wildfire in Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters. ' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>Sheep are seen inside a burnt stable after a wildfire in Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters.</figcaption> </figure></p> WIldfires in Greece, spread by winds of upto 70km/h have laid waste to large swathes of land. ALthough rescue efforts are underway, the terrain and conditions are slowing them down.

Here are some photos that tell the tale of the devastation.

A wildfire burns near Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Phot via Reuters.
A wildfire burns near Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Phot via Reuters.

A wildfire burns near the village of Pournari, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters.
A wildfire burns near the village of Pournari, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters.

A firefighting helicopter is silhouetted in front of the sun as a wildfire burns in Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters.
A firefighting helicopter is silhouetted in front of the sun as a wildfire burns in Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters.

A firefighting helicopter drops water as a wildfire burns in Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters.
A firefighting helicopter drops water as a wildfire burns in Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters.

A destroyed house is seen as a wildfire burns in Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters.
A destroyed house is seen as a wildfire burns in Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters.

A tree burns during a wildfire in Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters.
A tree burns during a wildfire in Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters.

A burnt house is seen following a wildfire in the suburb of Lagonisi, near Athens, Greece, July 18. Photo via Reuters.
A burnt house is seen following a wildfire in the suburb of Lagonisi, near Athens, Greece, July 18. Photo via Reuters.

Sheep are seen inside a burnt stable after a wildfire in Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters.
Sheep are seen inside a burnt stable after a wildfire in Mandra, Greece, July 18, 2023. Photo via Reuters.

]]> World https://english.aaj.tv/news/30327836 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:26:27 +0500 none@none.com (Reuters) A firefighter tries to extinguish a wildfire burning near the village of Pournari, Greece, July 18. Photo via Reuters.