Wildfire rages near Athens, homes evacuated

Firefighters battle against a wildfire at Varybobi, Acharnes, Greece, on Aug. 3, 2021. A major forest fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon on the foothills of Mount Parnitha, in the municipality of Acharnes about 17 kilometers northeast of Athens, prompting a large response from the fire service as the blaze was threatening to reach residential areas and nearby equestrian centers. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)