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The Sun
10 hours ago
- Climate
- The Sun
Turkey wildfire map shows horror blazes near Brit holiday hotspots as 50k evacuated & bleak forecast spells more misery
A MAP shows where more than 50,000 have been forced to evacuate as a wildfire blazes near top British holiday destinations in Turkey. Firefighters are continuing to battle the raging blazes in three key areas as strong winds are expected to whip flames further afield. 9 9 9 9 Wildfires erupted in tourist hotspot areas Kuyucak and Doganbey fanned overnight by winds which reached 25-30mph. Four villages and two neighbourhoods were forced to evacuate, Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said. And while those in Sakarya and Manisa are now largely under control, Izmir remains a hotspot for the flames. "More than 50,000 evacuated in Turkey amid raging wildfires," a disaster agency has said. Harrowing images posted by Turkey's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry shows firefighters working tirelessly through the night to extinguish flames. Planes were seen dumping large supplies of water over fiery infernos in order to combat the blazes. And local residents watched in horror as their homes were torched up and forestry continued to burn. Aftermath photos showed scorched cars and buildings while firefighters worked desperately to fight the flames. Foreign Minister Yumakli said: "Our heroes continue their relentless struggle against the flames under the toughest conditions, day and night, with all their might." Some 122 fire engines, 74 water tankers and 84 heavy machines have been deployed alongside more than a thousand people who are desperately working to extinguish the flames, Yumakli added. Three residents reportedly suffered from smoke inhalation but no fatalities were reported. Turkey travel chaos as airport shuts down due to raging wildfires ripping through hols hotspot with hundreds evacuated Shocking footage shows teams using tractors with water trailers and helicopters carrying water while smoke billows over hills marked with charred trees. Adnan Menderes Airport was forced to temporarily close due to the raging wildfires, with some incoming planes forced to divert to other airports. Extinguishing efforts prevented jets from taking off or landing at the airport on Sunday. Flights scheduled to land at Adnan, which serves the popular holiday hotspot Izmir, were reportedly diverted amid the travel mayhem - with services only just returning to normal. And hundreds were left stranded following the major disruption. Turkey travel chaos as airport shuts down due to raging wildfires ripping through hols hotspot with hundreds evacuated According to the airport's website, flights scheduled to depart on Sunday night will finally be taking off today - but disruptions and cancellations have already been announced. One flight headed for London Stansted has endured a 20-hour delay, with other flights to European cities cancelled completely. Turkey 's Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said that 17 suspects linked to fires between June 26 and 28 had been detained. But one suspect, a beekeeper according to local media, has been held for allegedly starting a fire with gasoline and is facing charges of "intentionally causing a forest fire," the Minister added. Wildfires were also reported in Kahramanmaraş, Bursa, Sakarya, Bilecik, Gaziantep, Bolu and Manisa this week. 9 9 9 The exact cause of the fire is currently unknown. But preliminary findings suggest the inferno may have been caused by a high-voltage power line. The governor of the province, Süleyman Elban, cautioned the population yesterday to exercise extreme caution in the next few days. He said low humidity and high temperatures would aggravate the risk of more fires. He said low humidity and high temperatures would aggravate the risk of more fires. Temperatures in Izmir are expected to soar to 36C later today, and could even reach 40C later on in the week. 9 9
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Firefighters in Turkey battle to contain wildfires for second day
ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Firefighters in Turkey are battling wildfires for a second day raging in the western province of Izmir fanned by strong winds, the forestry minister and local media said on Monday Wildfires in Kuyucak and Doganbey areas of Izmir were fanned overnight by winds reaching 40-50 kph (25-30 mph) and four villages and two neighbourhoods had been evacuated, Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said. Helicopters, fire extinguishing aircrafts and other vehicles, and more than a thousand people were trying to extinguish the fires, Yumakli told reporters in Izmir. Media footage showed teams using tractors with water trailers and helicopters carrying water, as smoke billowed over hills marked with charred trees. Turkey's coastal regions have in recent years been ravaged by wildfires, as summers have become hotter and drier, which scientists relate to climate change.
Al Jazeera
15 hours ago
- Climate
- Al Jazeera
Photos: Wildfires fanned by strong winds scorch Turkiye's Izmir
Published On 30 Jun 2025 30 Jun 2025 Firefighters are battling wildfires for the second day in Turkiye's western province of Izmir, according to local authorities and media reports. The blaze in Kuyucak and Doganbey areas of Izmir was fanned overnight by winds reaching 40-50kmph (25-30mph), and four villages and two neighbourhoods had been evacuated, Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said on Monday. Helicopters, fire-extinguishing aircraft and other vehicles, and more than 1,000 people were trying to extinguish the fires, he told reporters in Izmir. Turkiye's coastal regions have been ravaged by wildfires in recent years as summers have become hotter and drier, which scientists relate to climate change.
Arab News
19 hours ago
- Climate
- Arab News
Firefighters in Turkiye battle to contain wildfires for second day
ISTANBUL: Firefighters in Turkiye are battling wildfires for a second day raging in the western province of Izmir fanned by strong winds, the forestry minister and local media said on Monday Wildfires in Kuyucak and Doganbey areas of Izmir were fanned overnight by winds reaching 40-50 kph (25-30 mph) and four villages and two neighborhoods had been evacuated, Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said. Helicopters, fire extinguishing aircrafts and other vehicles, and more than a thousand people were trying to extinguish the fires, Yumakli told reporters in Izmir. Media footage showed teams using tractors with water trailers and helicopters carrying water, as smoke billowed over hills marked with charred trees. Turkiye's coastal regions have in recent years been ravaged by wildfires, as summers have become hotter and drier, which scientists relate to climate change.
Reuters
19 hours ago
- Climate
- Reuters
Firefighters in Turkey battle to contain wildfires for second day
ISTANBUL, June 30 (Reuters) - Firefighters in Turkey are battling wildfires for a second day raging in the western province of Izmir fanned by strong winds, the forestry minister and local media said on Monday Wildfires in Kuyucak and Doganbey areas of Izmir were fanned overnight by winds reaching 40-50 kph (25-30 mph) and four villages and two neighbourhoods had been evacuated, Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said. Helicopters, fire extinguishing aircrafts and other vehicles, and more than a thousand people were trying to extinguish the fires, Yumakli told reporters in Izmir. Media footage showed teams using tractors with water trailers and helicopters carrying water, as smoke billowed over hills marked with charred trees. Turkey's coastal regions have in recent years been ravaged by wildfires, as summers have become hotter and drier, which scientists relate to climate change.
