Summary
Wildfires in Turkiye have surrounded Bursa, causing 1,700 people to flee their homes and killing one firefighter. The fires spread rapidly, burning over 3,000 hectares and causing widespread evacuations. Unusually high temperatures and strong winds are contributing to the fires.
Key Facts
- Wildfires have surrounded Bursa, Turkiye's fourth-largest city.
- More than 1,700 people have been evacuated from their homes due to the fires.
- A firefighter died of a heart attack while fighting the fires.
- The fires have burned approximately 3,000 hectares around Bursa.
- Over 1,900 firefighters and 500 rescue workers are involved in combating the fires.
- High temperatures and strong winds are making the fires worse.
- Turkiye recorded its highest-ever temperature of 50.5 degrees Celsius in Sirnak province.
- At least 14 people have died in recent weeks due to the fires.
