A wind-fueled wildfire forces hundreds from homes in Turkey as firefighters battle flames
Summary
A wildfire in Antalya, Turkey, forced hundreds of people to leave their homes and injured at least two people. Firefighters used planes, helicopters, and trucks to control the fire, which spread quickly due to strong winds.Key Facts
- The fire started Monday evening in the Aksu district and spread to the Kepez district in Antalya.
- Two people were hospitalized with leg injuries, and six others were treated for smoke exposure.
- At least 254 homes were evacuated in the affected areas.
- A highway between Antalya and Isparta was temporarily closed because of the fire.
- Over 100 dogs were evacuated from an animal shelter and given medical care for smoke effects.
- More than 2,000 homes lost power during the wildfire.
- Firefighters used 5 aircraft, 10 helicopters, 110 fire trucks, and 600 personnel to fight the fire.
- There were also wildfires being fought in the nearby provinces of Adana and Mersin.
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