{"id":981093,"date":"2026-08-04T23:40:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T23:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/981093\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T23:40:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T23:40:31","slug":"photos-show-destruction-from-wildfires-in-greece-as-blazes-take-hold-in-europe-and-parts-of-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/981093\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos show destruction from wildfires in Greece as blazes take hold in Europe and parts of the US"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Photos show water-dropping planes and helicopters as hundreds of firefighters battle major wildfires over Europe and parts of the U.S. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-1e0008\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A firefighting helicopter drops water over a wildfire on Mount Kithairon near Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Petros Giannakouris)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785886814_85_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A firefighting helicopter drops water over a wildfire on Mount Kithairon near Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Petros Giannakouris)<\/p>\n<p>A firefighting helicopter drops water over a wildfire on Mount Kithairon near Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Petros Giannakouris)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-1e0009\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A volunteer tries to extinguish small flames during a wildfire near Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (AP Photo\/Michael Varaklas)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785886815_376_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A volunteer tries to extinguish small flames during a wildfire near Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (AP Photo\/Michael Varaklas)<\/p>\n<p>A volunteer tries to extinguish small flames during a wildfire near Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (AP Photo\/Michael Varaklas)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-1e000a\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"The sea is visible through the remains of a house destroyed by a wildfire in Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. (AP Photo\/Petros Giannakouris)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785886817_256_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The sea is visible through the remains of a house destroyed by a wildfire in Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. (AP Photo\/Petros Giannakouris)<\/p>\n<p>The sea is visible through the remains of a house destroyed by a wildfire in Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. (AP Photo\/Petros Giannakouris)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-1e000b\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Smoke billows from a wildfire approaching Krio Pigadi near Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (AP Photo\/Michael Varaklas)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785886818_802_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Smoke billows from a wildfire approaching Krio Pigadi near Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (AP Photo\/Michael Varaklas)<\/p>\n<p>Smoke billows from a wildfire approaching Krio Pigadi near Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (AP Photo\/Michael Varaklas)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-1e000c\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Burned bicycles lean against the wall of a house destroyed by a wildfire in Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Petros Giannakouris)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785886819_591_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Burned bicycles lean against the wall of a house destroyed by a wildfire in Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Petros Giannakouris)<\/p>\n<p>Burned bicycles lean against the wall of a house destroyed by a wildfire in Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Petros Giannakouris)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-1e000d\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Water drips from a firefighter's hose nozzle during a wildfire near Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (AP Photo\/Michael Varaklas)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785886819_727_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Water drips from a firefighter\u2019s hose nozzle during a wildfire near Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (AP Photo\/Michael Varaklas)<\/p>\n<p>Water drips from a firefighter\u2019s hose nozzle during a wildfire near Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (AP Photo\/Michael Varaklas)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-1e000e\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Charoula Spanou stands inside the remains of her holiday home destroyed by a wildfire in Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. (AP Photo\/Petros Giannakouris)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785886821_307_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Charoula Spanou stands inside the remains of her holiday home destroyed by a wildfire in Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. (AP Photo\/Petros Giannakouris)<\/p>\n<p>Charoula Spanou stands inside the remains of her holiday home destroyed by a wildfire in Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. (AP Photo\/Petros Giannakouris)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-370000\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"An aerial view of a homes burned by wildfires in Le Porge, southwestern France, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (AP Photo\/Nicolas Garriga)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785886822_994_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>An aerial view of a homes burned by wildfires in Le Porge, southwestern France, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (AP Photo\/Nicolas Garriga)<\/p>\n<p>An aerial view of a homes burned by wildfires in Le Porge, southwestern France, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (AP Photo\/Nicolas Garriga)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-1e0000\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A firefighter walks through a charred forest near Blagon, during wildfires, southwestern France, Friday, July 31, 2026. (AP Photo\/Baz Ratner)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785886823_852_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A firefighter walks through a charred forest near Blagon, during wildfires, southwestern France, Friday, July 31, 2026. (AP Photo\/Baz Ratner)<\/p>\n<p>A firefighter walks through a charred forest near Blagon, during wildfires, southwestern France, Friday, July 31, 2026. (AP Photo\/Baz Ratner)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-1e0001\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A street sign shows sign of fire damage as a person walks their dog after a wildfire hit the northern part of Spokane, Wash., Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785842537_153_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A street sign shows sign of fire damage as a person walks their dog after a wildfire hit the northern part of Spokane, Wash., Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)<\/p>\n<p>A street sign shows sign of fire damage as a person walks their dog after a wildfire hit the northern part of Spokane, Wash., Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-1e0002\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A Buddha statue is seen with fire damage amongst the rubble of a house burned after a wildfire hit the northern part of Spokane, Wash., Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785842540_550_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A Buddha statue is seen with fire damage amongst the rubble of a house burned after a wildfire hit the northern part of Spokane, Wash., Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)<\/p>\n<p>A Buddha statue is seen with fire damage amongst the rubble of a house burned after a wildfire hit the northern part of Spokane, Wash., Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-1e0003\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"People watch Old Trails Fire from W. Northwest Blvd., Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo\/Young Kwak)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785886828_337_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>People watch Old Trails Fire from W. Northwest Blvd., Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo\/Young Kwak)<\/p>\n<p>People watch Old Trails Fire from W. Northwest Blvd., Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo\/Young Kwak)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-1e0004\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Chimneys are the only structures remaining in a residential neighborhood after a wildfire hit the northern part of Spokane, Wash., Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785886829_703_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Chimneys are the only structures remaining in a residential neighborhood after a wildfire hit the northern part of Spokane, Wash., Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)<\/p>\n<p>Chimneys are the only structures remaining in a residential neighborhood after a wildfire hit the northern part of Spokane, Wash., Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-1e0005\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Dozens of homes are seen burned to the ground after a wildfire hit the northern part of Spokane, Wash., Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785886830_194_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dozens of homes are seen burned to the ground after a wildfire hit the northern part of Spokane, Wash., Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)<\/p>\n<p>Dozens of homes are seen burned to the ground after a wildfire hit the northern part of Spokane, Wash., Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-1e0006\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Miriam Sim, 76, reacts as she walks through the burned remains of her neighborhood after a wildfire hit the northern part of Spokane, Wash., Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785886831_629_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Miriam Sim, 76, reacts as she walks through the burned remains of her neighborhood after a wildfire hit the northern part of Spokane, Wash., Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)<\/p>\n<p>Miriam Sim, 76, reacts as she walks through the burned remains of her neighborhood after a wildfire hit the northern part of Spokane, Wash., Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. 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