Turkey wildfires: Eight dead as blazes sweep through tourist resorts - BBC
Aug 2, 2021 · At least eight people have been killed in wildfires that have ripped through southern Turkey, ravaging coastal resorts and forcing tourists to flee. The blazes have been raging for...
Wildfires rage in western Turkey for a 3rd straight day …
Aug 17, 2024 · ISTANBUL (AP) — Wildfires raged across western Turkey for a third straight day Saturday, exacerbated by high winds and warm temperatures, authorities said. More than 130 fires have erupted across the country in the past week, according to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate.
Wildfires in western Turkey threaten homes on city outskirts and …
Aug 16, 2024 · ISTANBUL (AP) — Firefighters were tackling blazes across Turkey on Friday as dry, hot and windy weather conditions led to a series of fires, including one that threatened World War I memorials and graves at the Gallipoli battle site.
Wildfires in Turkey - Wikipedia
A forest fire started at Sarımazı neighborhood of Belen district in Hatay Province, southern Turkey, on 9 October.Within two days, the fire burnt 400 ha (990 acres) of forest. The fire spread over to İskenderun and Arsuz districts, affecting many residences, factories, and nearly 100 people. According to an investigation, the fire was a result of …
Western Turkey wildfires continued raging for a 3rd day, …
Aug 17, 2024 · Wildfires raged across western Turkey for a third straight day Saturday, exacerbated by high winds and warm temperatures, authorities said. More than 130 fires have erupted across the country...
Thousands forced to evacuate as wildfires rage in western Turkey
Aug 17, 2024 · Wildfires have engulfed swaths of western Turkey triggering the evacuation of nearly 4,000 residents, the disaster management agency said.
Turkey battles wildfires for 6th day; 10,000 are evacuated
Aug 2, 2021 · Firefighters in Turkey are battling for the sixth straight day to control wildfires that are tearing through forests near some of the country's top beach resorts.
Turkey fire: 12 killed and dozens injured in Kurdish south-easst - BBC
Jun 22, 2024 · A huge wildfire in Kurdish parts of south-eastern Turkey has killed at least 12 people.
Turkey: Foreign tourists evacuated as wildfires threaten resorts - BBC
Tourists have been evacuated from beaches in south-western Turkey, where raging wildfires are now threatening hotels and homes. Turkish Coastguard vessels - assisted by private boats and yachts...
Wildfires rip through popular Turkish beach resort as hotels …
Jun 30, 2024 · Wildfires have sparked in Turkey after temperatures surged to above 40°C due to a severe heatwave. The fires have torn through Turkey’s south-east region, hitting Kusadası, a beach resort town...