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Several hundred people protest in front of the site of the Lubrizol factory one year after a devastating fire at the chemical plant triggered fears of massive pollution. IMAGES
Smoke escapes from an oil plant near Rouen, north of Paris after a fire breaks out. The factory is registered as a high-risk 'Seveso' site due to the dangerous substances it produces. The fire is being extinguished. IMAGES
Black smoke billows over the northern French town of Rouen after a spectacular fire broke out at a chemical factory, leading authorities to close schools and recommend people nearby stay in their homes. IMAGES
Several hundred environmental activists enter a chemical plant in Pierre-Benite, Lyon, to protest against pollution. The action was organised by Extinction Rebelloion and Youth for Climate and saw protesters cutting through boundary fences, smash security equipment and unfurl a large banner from the site's roof reading "poison". IMAGES
Smoke bellows above Athens as uncontrolled fires continue for the fifth day in the Greece. A fire ripped through the foothills of Mount Parnitha, the largest forest adjoining the capital, and is threatening to spread to its national park. The Greek capital woke up Wednesday to the smell of scorched earth and thick black smoke covering the sky. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.