The world in photos: Jan 11 - 17

Updated: 2016-01-18 10:09

(chinadaily.com.cn)

Local residents watch as a helicopter, known as 'Elvis', drops water onto a pile of burning tyres in Melbourne, Australia, Jan 11, 2016. A large pile of truck tyres caught alight at an industrial area located on the outskirts of Melbourne, local media reported. [Photo/Agencies]