All flights grounded at airport in Turkey due to wildfire
All flights grounded at airport in Turkey due to wildfire
Adnan Menderes Airport in Izmir, Turkey, has suspended all flights this evening as fire fighters battle an out of control blaze that is threatening to engulf the terminal
Flames rise from forest area after a wildfire broke out in Seferihisar district, Izmir, Turkiye
(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images )
All flights have been grounded at a Turkish airport as fire crews battle an out-of-control wildfire. Adnan Menderes Airport, serving the coastal city of Izmir, has suspended all departures and arrivals.
The departure board reveals that all flights scheduled for this evening have either been postponed or cancelled. Among these is a Sun Express Airlines flight that was set to leave London Stansted at 7.20pm local time (5.20pm BTS).
Other flights to Istanbul, Copenhagen in Denmark, Cologne in Germany and Sofia in Bulgaria have also been cancelled. At present, it's uncertain when flights will recommence. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here .
The arrivals board also indicates that all incoming flights have been either delayed or cancelled.
These include domestic flights from other parts of Turkey and international flights from cities such as Newcastle, Brussels and Dublin.
The fire ignited on the borders of Menderes and Seferihisar districts of Izmir today.
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The forest fire that broke out on the borders of Menderes and Seferihisar districts of Izmir is being intervened by air and land
(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images )
Photographs from the scene depict towering flames as the fire continues to spread, reports the Mirror.
Firefighters are tackling the blaze both from the air and on the ground.
Turkish media reports suggest that 455 families were evacuated over the weekend due to a wildfire that started on the outskirts of Izmir and rapidly spread to the forest.
Earlier this week, other fires in the area caused travel disruptions, led to evacuations, and triggered a widespread emergency response.
The General Directorate of Forestry reported that Turkey experienced at least eight significant fires between the 24th and 24th, with many being linked to agricultural activities, improper waste disposal, or other human-induced causes.
The most severe fire ignited at 12.30pm on June 25 in a forested area of Izmir's Aliağa district.
The flames rapidly spread due to strong winds, posing a threat to residential areas, according to reports.
Adnan Menderes Airport has been approached for comment by The Mirror.
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