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Added on the 08/09/2016 13:55:02 - Copyright : Reuters EN
Images of an amphibious aircraft dropping water in a bid to extinguish the wildfire spreading in Tenerife that has burnt more that 3,800 hectares and forced the evacuation of thousands. The evolution is now "favourable", local authorities said. IMAGES
Official video from the Kazakh Ministry for Emergency Situations shows personnel fighting deadly wildfires in the eastern region of Karaganda. The bodies of 14 people were found, according to a statement released on the official Telegram account of the ministry, all of which were rescuers. The ministry adds that over "a thousand people, 252 units of equipmment" were involved in the operations. IMAGES
The Air Force flies over Buckingham Palace to celebrate 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. From historic World War I aircraft to state-of-the-art planes, 75 aircraft in total took part in the fly-past. IMAGES
Portuguese firefighters are struggling to control a blistering blaze that broke out in southern Portugal, forcing the evacuation of around 80 people. Portugal is the latest European nation to face extreme weather and fierce fires, which climate scientists warn will become increasingly common due to man-made global warming. IMAGES
Portuguese firefighter helicopters and aircrafts drop water in an attempt to put out a blaze that broke out in Tavira, in southern Portugal. Portugal is the latest European nation to face extreme weather and fierce fires, which climate scientists warn will become increasingly common due to man-made global warming. IMAGES