Wildfire has been raging across Greece in Athens. Hundreds of firefighters were seen battling the wildfire. Meanwhile, Amazon Inc.-owned firm Zoox is gearing up to launch 'robotaxi'. Here are some impactful images from around the world on July 20.

World in Pictures: Wildfire rages near Athens, Amazon-owned firm to launch 'robotaxi'

Firefighters across southern Europe battled on Sunday to control huge wildfires in countries including Spain, Greece and France, where thousands of people have been evacuated in soaring temperatures.

France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Morocco battle wildfires amid intense heat

Wildfires from Spain spread into neighbouring Portugal and more than 17,297 acres of land has been destroyed in France due to wildfires. Emmanuel Macron reviewed wildfire mitigation efforts in France.

Wildfires rage across Europe: Thousands evacuated due to wildfires

WION Climate Tracker: Emmanuel Macron reviews wildfire mitigation efforts in France

In pics: Heatwave and wildfire scorch parts of Europe and northern Africa

About four days after a wildfire started at the park, firefighters in California have begun to contain the blaze, which has threatened some of the oldest giant sequoia trees in the world.

Fire brigades remove burnt trees to contain Yosemite wildfire

From James Webb Telescope releasing the first infrared image of the universe to Yosemite National Park’s raging wildfire, here are some impactful images from around the world on July 12, 2022.

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Over 630 hectares of forest ravaged as France battles massive blaze in the north. Nearly 700 firefighters, 12 planes and 12 choppers have been deployed to douse the fire.

WION Climate Tracker: France battles blaze in North Grad, several areas put on read alert

A wildfire raged in a park in northern Rome, filling the sky above the Italian capital with smoke.

Wildfire hits Rome: Smoke rise above Vatican

Peru is facing twin disasters, while there has been a devastating landslide in the northern part of the country, there is a raging wildfire which is threatening the world famous 15th century structure Machu Picchu.

WION Climate Tracker: Wildfire rage close to Machu Picchu | Landslide damages 150 houses in Peru

In pics: Peru's Machu Picchu threatened by wildfire

Firefighters and other personnel have been intervening by land and air to control a wildfire that broke out overnight in a forest in the Marmaris district of Southern Turkiye. The cause of the fire which started on Tuesday remains unclear as the blaze spread through a forest in the sparsely populated area

Massive wildfire in Southern Turkiye

In pics: Wildfire in southwest Turkey enters third day

Unusual Heatwave continues in various parts of Europe. Spain and Germany are battling wildfires. Farmers have been asked not to use heavy machinery.

Spain, Germany battle wildfires as Europe swelters in unusual heatwave

On Friday, firefighters fought to put out raging flames in numerous districts of Spain.

Spain battles to stop raging wildfire

Firefighters are battling to bring several wildfires under control as Spain remains in the grip of an exceptional heat wave that has seen temperatures reach 43 degrees celsius.

Heat wave results in hottest May in Spain, firefighters struggle to control fire

Three wildfires devour thousands of acres of woods in Spain

The United States is facing the consequences of climate change. US is battling raging floods, devastating fires, powerful thunderstorms and a dangerous heatwave. All these climate-related catastrophes are affecting a third of the country's population.

Heatwaves, floods, wildfires and thunderstorms across US

Deadly heatwave has gripped the US Southwest. Wildfires rage in Arizona, California fueled by the severe heatwave. Windy conditions have complicated the containment efforts.

Deadly heatwave grips US Southwest: Heatwave fuels massive wildfires in Arizona, California

New Mexico is facing its worst wildfire in recent history. Around 360,000 acres of mountains have been burnt so far. The US has decided to give $3 million to 900 households.

Wildfire burns 360,000 acres of mountains as New Mexico faces its worst wildfire

A massive wildfire is ravaging southern Spain. Warm weather & adverse winds are causing the blaze. 200 firemen are battling the fire.

Wildfire ravages southern Spain: Warm weather & adverse winds causing the blaze

Climate calamities are becoming frequent day by day. Wildfires, droughts, famines across the world have become a major cause of worry. Recently, a wildfire in southern Spain is forcing evacuation of thousands of people, here's a report.

Wildfire in southern Spain forces town evacuation; three injured

A&nbsp;wildfire&nbsp;in mountains in southern Spain has forced evacuation of 2,000 people from the centre of the town of Benahavis and injured three firefighters, authorities said.

The blaze started on Wednesday afternoon on the slopes of Pujerra mountain in the Sierra Bermeja, above the Costa del Sol, a magnet for British tourists on the Andalusia coast, Andalusia's&nbsp;Wildfire&nbsp;Department (INFOCA) said on Twitter.

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Hot summer weather and adverse winds are stoking the blaze, it said in a post late on Wednesday.

Emergency services set up tents in the town of 7,000, but most of the evacuees found shelter with relatives or at hotels.

As many as 200 firemen from the department together with 100 military personnel and 50 firefighters from other Costa del Sol towns are battling the fire.

Spotter aircraft were over the area early on Thursday.

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"Sadly, we have to report that three firefighters from INFOCA suffered burns of different kinds and one of them has 25% of his body burned and was evacuated to Malaga hospital," Andalusia's regional president Juanma Moreno told reporters.

Another&nbsp;wildfire&nbsp;ravaged that same mountain range in September, reducing at least 7,780 hectares (30 square miles) of woods and bushes to ashes in days. About 1,000 firefighters backed by some 50 aircraft worked to put out that blaze.

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A wildfire in mountains in southern Spain has forced evacuation of 2,000 people from the centre of the town of Benahavis and injured three firefighters, authorities said.

A wildfire in mountains in southern Spain has forced evacuation of 2,000 people from the centre of the town of Benahavis and injured three firefighters, authorities said. The blaze started on Wednesday afternoon on the slopes of Pujerra mountain in the Sierra Bermeja, above the Costa del Sol, a magnet for British tourists on the Andalusia coast, Andalusia's Wildfire Department (INFOCA) said on Twitter. Also read | Funds needed for tackling climate disasters up ‘more than 800%’ in 20 years: Report Hot summer weather and adverse winds are stoking the blaze, it said in a post late on Wednesday. Emergency services set up tents in the town of 7,000, but most of the evacuees found shelter with relatives or at hotels. As many as 200 firemen from the department together with 100 military personnel and 50 firefighters from other Costa del Sol towns are battling the fire. Spotter aircraft were over the area early on Thursday. Also read | Greece: Firefighters control wildfire "Sadly, we have to report that three firefighters from INFOCA suffered burns of different kinds and one of them has 25% of his body burned and was evacuated to Malaga hospital," Andalusia's regional president Juanma Moreno told reporters. Another wildfire ravaged that same mountain range in September, reducing at least 7,780 hectares (30 square miles) of woods and bushes to ashes in days. About 1,000 firefighters backed by some 50 aircraft worked to put out that blaze. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Wildfire in southern Spain forces town evacuation; three hurt

Greece is bracing for a wildfire season. A wildfire was reported in an Athens suburb. However, no casualties were reported.

Greece: Wildfire in Athens suburb, no casualties reported

In pics - Greece evacuates outskirts of Athens after wildfire threat

Raging wildfires destroyed over 60 homes in Texas. Red Flag warning has been issued in 16 counties of Texas. Officials said neighbouring regions also vulnerable to wildfires.

Extreme heat fuels Texas wildfires, destroy over 60 homes

New Mexico firefighters battle United States' largest active wildfire, 145 thousand acres go up in smoke

As instances of wildfires continue to rise across the United States, an enormous blaze ravished through a wealthy enclave in Southern California. The fire fueled by an exceeding dry brush painted the California sky orange with its raging flames.

Wildfire ravages South California county, fast-moving blaze engulfs 20 homes

Two wildfires combined in New Mexico and reportedly burned through 145,000 acres on May 4. A firefighter aircraft was used to drop water over an area south of Las Vegas.

Watch: Wildfires rage in New Mexico, plane used shower water

Early season wildfires that have been triggered by high winds and low humidity continue to rage across northern New Mexico on Wednesday as firefighters crumbled to douse the flames. In the latest, US President Joe Biden has now approved a disaster declaration for parts of drought-parched New Mexico.

New Mexico: Plane drops water to douse wildfires, Biden approves disaster declaration

A firefighting aircraft dropped water over an area south of Las Vegas on Wednesday (May 4) to control the spread of two wildfires that combined in New&nbsp;Mexico.

The wildfire at Calf Canyon has joined with the Hermits Peak wildfire, where according to local officials it has burned through over 145,000 acres. Thousands of residents have evacuated amid the threatening fires.

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Off of Highway 283 in San Miguel county south of Las Vegas, smoke was seen rising from trees.

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Over a 1,000 firefighters are working to put out smoking embers and control the spread of the wildfires.

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Swathes of New&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;are under critical fire alerts.

A firefighting aircraft dropped water over an area south of Las Vegas on Wednesday (May 4) to control the spread of two wildfires that combined in New Mexico. The wildfire at Calf Canyon has joined with the Hermits Peak wildfire, where according to local officials it has burned through over 145,000 acres.

A firefighting aircraft dropped water over an area south of Las Vegas on Wednesday (May 4) to control the spread of two wildfires that combined in New Mexico. The wildfire at Calf Canyon has joined with the Hermits Peak wildfire, where according to local officials it has burned through over 145,000 acres. Thousands of residents have evacuated amid the threatening fires. Also read | US fishermen catch 832-pound bluefin tuna in Gulf of Mexico, look to set new state record Off of Highway 283 in San Miguel county south of Las Vegas, smoke was seen rising from trees. Watch | New Mexico: Plane drops water to douse wildfires, Biden approves disaster declaration Over a 1,000 firefighters are working to put out smoking embers and control the spread of the wildfires. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: Swathes of New Mexico are under critical fire alerts.

Plane drops water to combat fast-spreading wildfires in New Mexico

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