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Wildfires fanned by strong winds scorch Turkiye’s Izmir

Wildfires fanned by strong winds scorch Turkiye’s Izmir

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.
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