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Our World in Pictures: Week 31 of 2021

Here is an incomplete, yet surprising and moving gallery of images of this week’s events around the world.

Maverick Life Editors

By Maverick Life Editors

6 Aug

Athens Suburb Engulfed In Flames During Heatwave

Firefighters try to put out a fire as flames spread over a highway during a wildfire on 5 August 2021 in northern Athens, Greece. People were evacuated from their homes after a wildfire reached residential areas of northern Athens as record temperatures reached 42 degrees Celsius. (Photo: Milos Bicanski / Getty Images)

epa09399808 Smoke and flames rise as a wildfire burns the area of Skepasti in Evia island, eastern coast of Central Greece, 05 August 2021 (issued 06 August 2021).The battle with the flames continued for a third consecutive day in north Evia, where various fronts had joined to form three massive fire fronts moving in different directions and moving toward the sea.The region of Central Greece announced that the villages Aghia Anna, Kerasia and Ahladi in northern Evia must be evacuated due to the raging fire in the area. EPA-EFE/PANAGIOTIS KOUROS — moke and flames rise as a wildfire burns the area of Skepasti in Evia island, the eastern coast of Central Greece, 05 August 2021 (issued 06 August 2021). EPA-EFE/PANAGIOTIS KOUROS

ATHENS, GREECE - AUGUST 04: A local resident tries to extinguish the flames on the grounds of a burning house in Varibobi area on August 4, 2021 in Athens, Greece. People were evacuated from their homes after a wildfire reached residential areas of northern Athens as fires broke out at the foot of Mount Parnes. Athens recored temperatures of 42 degrees Celsius (107.6 Fahrenheit). (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) — A local resident tries to extinguish the flames on the grounds of a burning house in Varibobi area on August 4, 2021 in Athens, Greece. Athens recorded temperatures of 42 degrees Celsius (107.6 Fahrenheit). (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

epa09401101 Firemen battle a wildfire burning a house in Kryoneri area, near Athens, Greece, 06 August 2021. The fires in Attica continued to blaze uncontrollably on Friday, along all three fronts that formed during the night, at the side of the Athens-Lamia national highway toward Kapandriti, on the foothills of Parnitha in Afidnes and in Ippokratios Politia where both homes and businesses were burned. Another major problem caused by the fires is the thick smoke that has blanketed the Attica sky, creating a stifling atmosphere. Among the forces fighting the flames are 83 fire-fighters sent from France, who arrived in Greece on 06 August. The situation, already extremely difficult, is expected to get worse during the day as wind intensity picks up and starts to fan the flames. EPA-EFE/ORESTIS PANAGIOTOU — Firemen battle a wildfire burning a house in Kryoneri area, near Athens, Greece, 06 August 2021. EPA-EFE/ORESTIS PANAGIOTOU

epa09401303 ? horse is tied up until it is transported to a safe place during a wildfire in Afidnes area, near Athens, Greece, 06 August 2021. The fires in Attica continued to blaze uncontrollably on 06 August, along all three fronts that formed during the night - at the side of the Athens-Lamia national highway toward Kapandriti, on the foothills of Parnitha in Afidnes and in Ippokratios Politia where both homes and businesses were burned. Another major problem caused by the fires is the thick smoke that has blanketed the Attica sky, creating a stifling atmosphere. Among the forces fighting the flames are 83 fire-fighters sent from France, who arrived in Greece in the eraly morning hours the same day. The situation, already extremely difficult, is expected to get worse during the day as wind intensity picks up and starts to fan the flames. EPA-EFE/ALEXANDER BELTES — A horse is tied up until it is transported to a safe place during a wildfire in Afidnes area, near Athens, Greece, 06 August 2021. EPA-EFE/ALEXANDER BELTES

epa09401106 A volunteer takes care of a cat during a wildfire burning in Kryoneri area, near Athens, Greece, 06 August 2021. The fires in Attica continued to blaze uncontrollably on Friday, along all three fronts that formed during the night, at the side of the Athens-Lamia national highway toward Kapandriti, on the foothills of Parnitha in Afidnes and in Ippokratios Politia where both homes and businesses were burned. Another major problem caused by the fires is the thick smoke that has blanketed the Attica sky, creating a stifling atmosphere. Among the forces fighting the flames are 83 fire-fighters sent from France, who arrived in Greece on 06 August. The situation, already extremely difficult, is expected to get worse during the day as wind intensity picks up and starts to fan the flames. EPA-EFE/ORESTIS PANAGIOTOU — A volunteer takes care of a cat during a wildfire burning in Kryoneri area, near Athens, Greece, 06 August 2021. EPA-EFE/ORESTIS PANAGIOTOU

epa09400915 ? fox jumps across rail tracks as it runs to save its life during a wildfire in the Afidnes area, near Athens, Greece, 06 August 2021. The fires in Attica continued to blaze uncontrollably on 06 August, along all three fronts that formed during the night - at the side of the Athens-Lamia national highway toward Kapandriti, on the foothills of Parnitha in Afidnes and in Ippokratios Politia where both homes and businesses were burned. Another major problem caused by the fires is the thick smoke that has blanketed the Attica sky, creating a stifling atmosphere. Among the forces fighting the flames are 83 fire-fighters sent from France, who arrived in Greece in the eraly morning hours the same day. The situation, already extremely difficult, is expected to get worse during the day as wind intensity picks up and starts to fan the flames. EPA-EFE/ALEXANDER BELTES — A fox jumps across rail tracks as it runs to save its life during a wildfire in the Afidnes area, near Athens, Greece, 06 August 2021. EPA-EFE/ALEXANDER BELTES

PATRAS, GREECE - AUGUST 01: Local residents watch as a Greek army Chinook helicopter collects water as firefighters continue to tackle a wildfire near the village of Lambiri on August 1, 2021 in Lambiri, Greece. Nearly 300 firefighters, two water bomber planes and five helicopters were battling to put out a forest fire in Greece that has so far destroyed around 20 homes and injured eight people, authorities said. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) — Local residents watch as a Greek army Chinook helicopter collects water as firefighters continue to tackle a wildfire near the village of Lambiri on August 1, 2021 in Lambiri, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

epa09401694 A Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane firefighting plane approaches an artificial lake to refill its water tanks as it operates in the area of Ippokrateios Politeia, near Athens, Greece, 06 August 2021. The fires in Attica continued to blaze uncontrollably on 06 August, along all three fronts that formed during the night - at the side of the Athens-Lamia national highway toward Kapandriti, on the foothills of Parnitha in Afidnes and in Ippokratios Politia where both homes and businesses were burned. Another major problem caused by the fires is the thick smoke that has blanketed the Attica sky, creating a stifling atmosphere. Among the forces fighting the flames are 83 fire-fighters sent from France, who arrived in Greece in the eraly morning hours the same day. The situation, already extremely difficult, is expected to get worse during the day as wind intensity picks up and starts to fan the flames. EPA-EFE/KOSTAS TSIRONIS — A Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane firefighting plane approaches an artificial lake to refill its water tanks as it operates in the area of Ippokrateios Politeia, near Athens, Greece, 06 August 2021. EPA-EFE/KOSTAS TSIRONIS

MUGLA, TURKEY - AUGUST 04: A spanish hydroplane drops water on a fire burning in Koycegiz on August 04, 2021 in Mugla, Turkey. Large wildfires continue to burn across Turkey's southern coast for the seventh day. The death toll from the fires currently stands at eight according to Turkey's Health Ministry. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) — A Spanish hydroplane drops water on a fire burning in Koycegiz on August 04, 2021 in Mugla, Turkey. Large wildfires continue to burn across Turkey's southern coast for the seventh day. The death toll from the fires currently stands at eight according to Turkey's Health Ministry. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

MUGLA, TURKEY - AUGUST 05: A local volunteer works to put out spot fires from a large wildfire burning near the village of Kavaklidere on August 05, 2021 in Mugla, Turkey. Large wildfires continue to burn across Turkey's southern coast for an eighth day. The death toll from the fires currently stands at eight according to Turkey's Health Ministry. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) — A local volunteer works to put out spot fires from a large wildfire burning near the village of Kavaklidere on August 05, 2021 in Mugla, Turkey. Large wildfires continue to burn across Turkey's southern coast for the eighth day. The death toll from the fires currently stands at eight according to Turkey's Health Ministry. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

CORINNE, UTAH - AUGUST 02: In an aerial view, a railroad causeway divides the Great Salt Lake on August 02, 2021 near Corinne, Utah. As severe drought continues to take hold in the western United States, water levels at the Great Salt Lake, the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere, have dropped to the lowest levels ever recorded. The lake fell below 4194.4 feet in the past week after years of decline from its highest level recorded in 1986 with 4211.65 feet. Further decline of the lake's water levels could result in an increase in water salinity and could generate dust from the exposed lakebed that could impact air quality in the area. The lake does not supply water or generate electricity for nearby communities but it does provide a natural habitat for migrating birds and other wildlife. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 99 percent of Utah is experiencing extreme drought conditions. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) — In an aerial view, a railroad causeway divides the Great Salt Lake on August 02, 2021 near Corinne, Utah. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

epa09394109 Rescuers at the scene of a train crash near the city of Domazlice, Czech Republic, 04 August 2021. According to state media citing firefighters, at least three people died and 38 were injured when a train coming from Munich and a local train collided. EPA-EFE/MARTIN DIVISEK — Rescuers at the scene of a train crash near the city of Domazlice, Czech Republic, 04 August 2021. According to state media citing firefighters, at least three people died and 38 were injured when a train coming from Munich and a local train collided. EPA-EFE/MARTIN DIVISEK

epa09358263 A view of a partially destroyed house after the flooding of the Ahr River, in Mayschoss in the district of Ahrweiler, Germany, 22 July 2021. Large parts of Western Germany were hit by heavy, continuous rain in the night to 15 July resulting in local flash floods that destroyed buildings and swept away cars. EPA-EFE/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL — A view of a partially destroyed house after the flooding of the Ahr River, in Mayschoss in the district of Ahrweiler, Germany, 22 July 2021. EPA-EFE/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL

epa09388585 Rubbish piles up behind the former Nazi estate 'Ordensburg Vogelsang' in the Eifel National Park, after heavy flooding of the river Urft caused severe destruction in the village of Schleiden, Euskirchen district, Germany, 02 August 2021. Large parts of western Germany and central Europe were hit by flash floods in the night of 14 to 15 July, following days of continuous rain that destroyed buildings and swept away cars. The total number of victims in the flood disaster in western Germany rises to at least 181, with many still missing. EPA-EFE/SASCHA STEINBACH — Rubbish piles up behind the former Nazi estate 'Ordensburg Vogelsang' in the Eifel National Park, after heavy flooding of the river Urft caused severe destruction in the village of Schleiden, Euskirchen district, Germany, 02 August 2021. EPA-EFE/SASCHA STEINBACH

BEIRUT, LEBANON - AUGUST 04: Families of victims of the Beirut Port explosion observe a minute"u2019s silence during an anniversary commemoration on August 4, 2021 in Beirut, Lebanon. Whilst investigations for accountability continue, Lebanese commemorate the 218 people who died and 7 000 injured on August 4, 2020 when 2750 tons of ammonium nitrate exploded in the port of Beirut. The blast, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in world history, displaced 300,000 people and damaged buildings up to 20km away. (Photo by Sam Tarling/Getty Images) — Families of victims of the Beirut Port explosion observe a minute"u2019s silence during an anniversary commemoration on August 4, 2021 in Beirut, Lebanon. (Photo by Sam Tarling/Getty Images)

epa09395522 A relative of a victim of the 04 August Beirut port explosion carries his portrait as she attends a mass held to commemorate the first year anniversary at the Beirut port, in Beirut, Lebanon, 04 August 2021. Lebanon marks a year since an explosion ravaged the Beirut port area, killing at least 200 people and injuring thousands more in the Beirut blast that devastated the port area on 04 August 2020. EPA-EFE/WAEL HAMZEH — A relative of a victim of the 04 August Beirut port explosion carries his portrait as she attends a mass held to commemorate the first year anniversary at the Beirut port, in Beirut, Lebanon, 04 August 2021. EPA-EFE/WAEL HAMZEH

epa09395584 Giant banners are placed on a building that was damaged during the massive blast on 04 August 2020 in Beirut port in Beirut, Lebanon, 04 August 2021. Lebanon marks a year since an explosion ravaged the Beirut port area, killing at least 200 people and injuring thousands more in the Beirut blast that devastated the port area on 04 August 2020. EPA-EFE/WAEL HAMZEH — Giant banners are placed on a building that was damaged during the massive blast on 04 August 2020 in Beirut port in Beirut, Lebanon, 04 August 2021. EPA-EFE/WAEL HAMZEH

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 05: Rubber ducks are dropped into the Chicago River at the start of the Chicago Ducky Derby on August 05, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Derby organizers dropped 70,000 rubber ducks into the river to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois. Donors sponsored ducks in the derby for $5 each. The sponsor of the first duck to cross the finish line won a new SUV. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) — Rubber ducks are dropped into the Chicago River at the start of the Chicago Ducky Derby on August 05, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 05: Rubber ducks float in the Chicago River during the Chicago Ducky Derby on August 05, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Derby organizers dropped 70,000 rubber ducks into the river to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois. Donors sponsored ducks in the derby for $5 each. The sponsor of the first duck to cross the finish line won a new SUV. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) — Rubber ducks float in the Chicago River during the Chicago Ducky Derby on August 05, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Derby organizers dropped 70,000 rubber ducks into the river to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois. Donors sponsored ducks in the derby for $5 each. The sponsor of the first duck to cross the finish line won a new SUV. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

KASAOKA, JAPAN - JULY 31: A woman takes a selfie photograph in a sunflower field on a hot summer day on July 31, 2021 in Kasaoka, Japan. The Kasaoka Bay Farm sunflower festival is held through mid-August as approximately one million sunflowers are in full bloom in the fields. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) — A woman takes a selfie photograph in a sunflower field on a hot summer day on July 31, 2021 in Kasaoka, Japan. The Kasaoka Bay Farm sunflower festival is held through mid-August as approximately one million sunflowers are in full bloom in the fields. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images)

BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Dancers take to the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom and move to the sound of the famous Wurlitzer organ on August 05, 2021 in Blackpool, England. The historic ballroom, familiar to British TV viewers as the home of Strictly Come Dancing's annual ballroom special, reopened in July after closing last spring due to the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) — Dancers take to the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom and move to the sound of the famous Wurlitzer organ on August 05, 2021 in Blackpool, England. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: (Editors note: This is image has been converted to monochrome) Dancers take to the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom and move to the sound of the famous Wurlitzer on August 05, 2021 in Blackpool, England. The historic ballroom, familiar to British TV viewers as the home of Strictly Come Dancing's annual ballroom special, reopened in July after closing last spring due to the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) — Dancers take to the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom and move to the sound of the famous Wurlitzer on August 05, 2021 in Blackpool, England. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 03: A team of elderly women exercise at Lifestyle Fitness Gym in Cosmo on August 03, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Health experts recommend exercise as it helps people lose weight and lower the risk of some diseases. (Photo by Gallo Images/Luba Lesolle) — A team of elderly women exercises at Lifestyle Fitness Gym in Cosmo on August 03, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Health experts recommend exercise as it helps people lose weight and lower the risk of some diseases. (Photo by Gallo Images/Luba Lesolle)

A Kosovar high diver plunges from the 18m platform during the acrobatic jump competition at the Fshajt bridge on 1 August 2021 in the municipality of Gjakova, Kosovo. (Photo: Ferdi Limani / Getty Images) — A Kosovar high diver plunges from the 18-meter platform during the acrobatic jump competition at the Fshajt bridge on August 1, 2021 in the municipality of Gjakova, Kosovo. (Photo by Ferdi Limani/Getty Images)

TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 04: Daniel Meech of Team New Zealand riding Chinca 3 competes during the Jumping Individual Final on day twelve of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Equestrian Park on August 04, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) — Daniel Meech of Team New Zealand riding Chinca 3 competes during the Jumping Individual Final on day twelve of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Equestrian Park on August 04, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 01: Tom Daley of Great Britain knits as he watches the Women's 3m Springboard Final on day nine of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on August 01, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) — Tom Daley of Great Britain knits as he watches the Women's 3m Springboard Final on day nine of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on August 01, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 02: Tom Daley of Team Great Britain knits during the Men's 3m Springboard Preliminary Round on day ten of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on August 02, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) — Tom Daley of Team Great Britain knits during the Men's 3m Springboard Preliminary Round on day ten of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on August 02, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

KEMPTON PARK, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 02: Tatjana Schoenmaker is embraced by her fans on her arrival at OR Tambo International Airport on August 02, 2021 in Kempton Park, South Africa. It is reported that Schoenmaker won the country's first gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics by winning the 200m breaststroke in world record time. (Photo by Gallo Images/Beeld/Deaan Vivier) — Tatjana Schoenmaker is embraced by her fans on her arrival at OR Tambo International Airport on August 02, 2021 in Kempton Park, South Africa. (Photo by Gallo Images/Beeld/Deaan Vivier)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Runners dressed as London Landmarks participate in the London Landmarks Half Marathon on August 1, 2021 in London, England. The charity event is the only half marathon to pass through both the City of Westminster and the City of London. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images) — Runners dressed as London Landmarks participate in the London Landmarks Half Marathon on August 1, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 04: A person adjusts some lines inside a hot-air balloon before take off on August 04, 2021 in Bristol, England. "Fiesta Fortnight" takes place until Sunday 15th August 2021 with hundreds of hot-air balloons taking off from multiple locations across the city, filling the sky with not only classic hot air balloons, but some special shapes and characters including Stuart the Minion. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images) — A person adjusts some lines inside a hot-air balloon before take off on August 04, 2021 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

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