Thousands Evacuated as Forest Fires Ravage Western Turkey
Turkey is facing a series of devastating forest fires, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions. The fires have caused widespread damage, destroyed homes, and forced thousands of people to evacuate. As of today, the fires have burned over 1,600 hectares of land and are still spreading.
Wildfires have erupted in western Turkey, forcing nearly 4,000 residents to evacuate their homes as authorities battle to contain the flames. The forest fires started on Thursday and since then have not been controlled. It has rapidly spread due to strong winds reaching speeds of 50 kilometers per hour.
The situation is particularly severe in Izmir, a popular resort city on Turkey's Aegean coast. Nearly 1,430 people from Izmir have been evacuated, along with 1,475 in Manisa, 516 in Bolu, and 550 in A...