Forest fires continue for the third day on the outskirts of the big city of Izmir.
13:15•Updated 13:26
The fire department is fighting the flames for the third day in the city of Izmir.
In Turkey, nearly a thousand people have been evacuated during the night due to strong forest fires, the country’s interior minister says.
The fire department is fighting the flames for the third day in the city of Izmir.
The fire that broke out on Thursday has quickly spread to residential areas, accelerated by winds that blew at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour.
The helicopters used for firefighting had previously had to stay on the ground due to strong winds, but have been able to continue firefighting today, the local NTV news channel reported.
Located on the shores of the Aegean Sea, Izmir is Turkey’s third largest city.
Case updated on 17 August 2024 at 1:24 p.m. Case updated with additional information.