Summary
Firefighters in Turkiye are working to control wildfires in Izmir for a second day. Strong winds have worsened the fires, leading to evacuations in several villages and neighborhoods.
Key Facts
- Wildfires are affecting the Kuyucak and Doganbey areas in Izmir, Turkiye.
- Winds up to 50 kilometers per hour are spreading the fires.
- Authorities have evacuated four villages and two neighborhoods.
- Over 1,000 people, helicopters, and planes are involved in firefighting efforts.
- Turkiye's coastal areas are experiencing more wildfires due to hotter, drier summers.
- Scientists link these changing summer conditions to climate change.
