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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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Turkey: Wildfire Breaks Out in Pamukkale, Denizli 3

A wildfire broke out in the forested area of Cankurtaran neighborhood in Pamukkale, Denizli on August 23, along the Denizli–Antalya highway. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. Firefighting efforts include 3 planes, 11 helicopters, 50 fire trucks, 2 construction vehicles, and 307 personnel working on the ground and from the air. The flames spread quickly due to hot weather and wind, reaching forested areas, but no residential areas were immediately threatened.

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Turkey: Wildfire Breaks Out in Pamukkale, Denizli

A wildfire broke out in the forested area of Cankurtaran neighborhood in Pamukkale, Denizli on August 23, along the Denizli–Antalya highway. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. Firefighting efforts include 3 planes, 11 helicopters, 50 fire trucks, 2 construction vehicles, and 307 personnel working on the ground and from the air. The flames spread quickly due to hot weather and wind, reaching forested areas, but no residential areas were immediately threatened.

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Turkey: Wildfire Breaks Out in Pamukkale, Denizli 2

A wildfire broke out in the forested area of Cankurtaran neighborhood in Pamukkale, Denizli on August 23, along the Denizli–Antalya highway. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. Firefighting efforts include 3 planes, 11 helicopters, 50 fire trucks, 2 construction vehicles, and 307 personnel working on the ground and from the air. The flames spread quickly due to hot weather and wind, reaching forested areas, but no residential areas were immediately threatened.

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Turkey: Forest Fire Breaks Out in Mengen, Bolu, Burning 20 Hectares

A forest fire broke out in Mengen, Bolu Province, on August 20. It has been partially brought under control, with 20 hectares affected. No injuries have been reported as of this writing.

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Turkey: Wildfire Spreads in Edirne’s Enez, 15 Injured and Thousands Evacuated 2

A forest fire that broke out in Büyükevren and Gülçavuş, Edirne, Turkey, grew due to strong winds, forcing the evacuation of nearly 2,700 people from coastal part of the area. The fire injured 15 people and damaged several homes.

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Turkey: Wildfire Spreads in Edirne’s Enez, 15 Injured and Thousands Evacuated

A forest fire that broke out in Büyükevren and Gülçavuş, Edirne, Turkey, grew due to strong winds, forcing the evacuation of nearly 2,700 people from coastal part of the area. The fire injured 15 people and damaged several homes.

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Turkey: Çanakkale Wildfire Prompts Mass Evacuations, Airport Closure

A forest fire raged in Çanakkale, Turkey, forcing patients at a nearby state hospital to evacuate on Friday, August 8. The blaze, which grew due to strong winds, also led to the closure of Çanakkale Airport and the evacuation of surrounding areas.

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Turkey: Forest Fires Continue in Sakarya 2

Firefighting continued in Sakarya on Wednesday, July 23. The forest fire that started three days earlier in the wooded area between the Geyve and Pamukova districts spread to Bilecik Province due to strong winds, prompting the evacuation of several villages and the closure of a major highway.

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Turkey: Forest Fires Continue in Sakarya

Firefighting continued in Sakarya on Wednesday, July 23. The forest fire that started three days earlier in the wooded area between the Geyve and Pamukova districts spread to Bilecik Province due to strong winds, prompting the evacuation of several villages and the closure of a major highway.

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Turkey: Sakarya Forest Fire Forces Evacuations, Spreads Toward Bilecik

A forest fire in Geyve, Sakarya Province, northwestern Turkey, forced the evacuation of the Hacılar and Taşoluk neighborhoods. The blaze, which has burned around 1,500 hectares, is partly contained but has spread to Osmaneli district, Bilecik Province. Fire crews are battling the flames by land and air, while residents move their belongings to safety.

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Turkey: Forest Fire Breaks Out in Keşan, Burning 40 Hectares

A forest fire broke out between Kadıköy and Mahmutköy in Keşan District on Sunday, July 13. It burned about 40 hectares, and four people were injured when a water truck overturned. The fire was brought under control shortly afterward.

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Turkey: Wildfire Rages in Antakya, Forcing 1,500 People to Evacuate 5

A wildfire that broke out in the Karaali neighborhood of Antakya’s central district continued to burn on Tuesday, July 1, spreading to the Oğlakören and Üçgedik neighborhoods due to strong winds. Wildfires have been raging across Turkey, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes. In Hatay Province’s Antakya district, the blaze began on Sunday and intensified as strong winds fanned the flames, prompting the evacuation of around 1,500 residents from three neighborhoods.

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Turkey: Wildfire Rages in Antakya, Forcing 1,500 People to Evacuate 3

A wildfire that broke out in the Karaali neighborhood of Antakya’s central district continued to burn on Tuesday, July 1, spreading to the Oğlakören and Üçgedik neighborhoods due to strong winds. Wildfires have been raging across Turkey, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes. In Hatay Province’s Antakya district, the blaze began on Sunday and intensified as strong winds fanned the flames, prompting the evacuation of around 1,500 residents from three neighborhoods.

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Turkey: Wildfire Rages in Antakya, Forcing 1,500 People to Evacuate 2

A wildfire that broke out in the Karaali neighborhood of Antakya’s central district continued to burn on Tuesday, July 1, spreading to the Oğlakören and Üçgedik neighborhoods due to strong winds. Wildfires have been raging across Turkey, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes. In Hatay Province’s Antakya district, the blaze began on Sunday and intensified as strong winds fanned the flames, prompting the evacuation of around 1,500 residents from three neighborhoods.

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Turkey: Wildfire Rages in Antakya, Forcing 1,500 People to Evacuate

Wildfires have raged across Turkey, forcing tens of thousands of people, mostly from the western province of Izmir, to evacuate as of Monday, June 30. In Antakya, Hatay Province, a wildfire erupted on Sunday, prompting 1,500 residents in three neighborhoods to evacuate as strong winds fanned the flames.

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Turkey: Wildfires Sweep Through Izmir, Disrupting Flights

Wildfires in the western province of Izmir have resulted in the evacuation of multiple villages and neighborhoods, local authorities reported. The first fire began on Sunday, June 29, between the districts of Seferihisar and Menderes and have been exacerbated by strong winds. According to officials, more than 1,000 personnel, supported by aircraft and helicopters, have been deployed to contain the fires. A separate blaze was also reported at a landfill site in Gaziemir, near central Izmir, posing a threat to nearby woodland and the Otokent industrial zone. Flight operations at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport were temporarily suspended as a precaution.

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Turkey: Wildfire Prompts Evacuations in Foça, İzmir 2

A wildfire broke out in Bozköy Aliağa, in İzmir on Wednesday, June 25, threatening the coastal resort town of Foça. Around 175 homes were evacuated, and approximately 550 residents were forced to leave the area in the Ilıpınar neighborhood of Foça.

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Turkey: Wildfire Prompts Evacuations in Foça, İzmir

A wildfire broke out in Bozköy Aliağa, in İzmir on Wednesday, June 25, threatening the coastal resort town of Foça. Around 175 homes were evacuated, and approximately 550 residents were forced to leave the area in the Ilıpınar neighborhood of Foça.

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

Firefighters spray water to extinguish flames in a forest in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024. The forest fire, which erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes and livelihoods. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

Firefighters spray water to extinguish flames in a forest in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024. The forest fire, which erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes and livelihoods. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

A firefighter works to extinguish flames in a forested area in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024. The forest fire, which erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes and livelihoods. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

Firefighters coordinate their efforts to extinguish the forest fire in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024. The forest fire, which erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes and livelihoods. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

A firefighter maneuvers through thick brush as smoke rises from burning trees in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024. The forest fire, which erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes and livelihoods. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

A family observes the fire's aftermath while resting along a roadside in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024. The forest fire, which erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes and livelihoods. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

A helicopter carries water to douse the flames of a forest fire in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024. The forest fire, which erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes and livelihoods. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

Firefighters coordinate their efforts to extinguish the forest fire in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024. The forest fire, which erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes and livelihoods. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

Firefighters works to extinguish flames in a forested area in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024. The forest fire, which erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes and livelihoods. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

A group of men stands near a forested area as smoke from the fire fills the sky in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024. The forest fire, which erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes and livelihoods. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

People observe the aftermath of a fire in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024. The forest fire, which erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes and livelihoods. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

A man sits as smoke rises from the forest fire in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024. The forest fire, which erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes and livelihoods. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

A woman and a firefighter watch smoke rising from the burning forest in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024. The forest fire, which erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes and livelihoods. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

Residents ride motorcycles on a dirt road as smoke from a forest fire rises in the background in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024. The forest fire, which erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes and livelihoods. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

Thick smoke rises over forested hills in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024. The forest fire, which erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes and livelihoods. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

Blackened terrain stretches toward a residential area in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024. The forest fire, which erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes and livelihoods. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

People observe the aftermath of a fire in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024. The forest fire, which erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes and livelihoods. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

A resident inspects charred remains near a forested area in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024. The forest fire, which erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes and livelihoods. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

Groups of residents, including children, seek refuge in shaded areas after evacuating from their homes in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024.The forest fire, which erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes and livelihoods. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

Groups of residents, including children, seek refuge in shaded areas after evacuating from their homes in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024.The forest fire, which erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes and livelihoods. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

A man and a woman observe the aftermath of a fire in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024. The forest fire erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, and quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Raging Wildfire Prompts Evacuations - İzmir

Groups of residents, including children, seek refuge in shaded areas after evacuating from their homes in Izmir, Turkey, on Friday, August 16, 2024.The forest fire, which erupted in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest provinces, quickly spread due to dry conditions and strong winds. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire threatened homes and livelihoods. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage In Izmir Province - Turkey

Turkish kids are looking at the scenery that has been burned by the fire on Friday, August 16, 2024. Firefighters continue to respond to the forest fire that started in Izmir, one of Turkey’s three largest provinces. The fires, which started in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, grew in a short time and hundreds of people were evacuated from the area. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage In Izmir Province - Turkey

Turkish people are looking at the houses that were burnt through the fire on Friday, August 16, 2024. Firefighters continue to respond to the forest fire that started in Izmir, one of Turkey’s three largest provinces. The fires, which started in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, grew in a short time and hundreds of people were evacuated from the area. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage In Izmir Province - Turkey

The view of the burnt lands in Turkey, while fire has not been extinguished yet on Friday, August 16, 2024. Firefighters continue to respond to the forest fire that started in Izmir, one of Turkey’s three largest provinces. The fires, which started in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, grew in a short time and hundreds of people were evacuated from the area. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage In Izmir Province - Turkey

Turkish people are looking at the houses that were burnt through the fire on Friday, August 16, 2024. Firefighters continue to respond to the forest fire that started in Izmir, one of Turkey’s three largest provinces. The fires, which started in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, grew in a short time and hundreds of people were evacuated from the area. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage In Izmir Province - Turkey

The view of the burnt lands in Turkey, while fire has not been extinguished yet on Friday, August 16, 2024. Firefighters continue to respond to the forest fire that started in Izmir, one of Turkey’s three largest provinces. The fires, which started in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, grew in a short time and hundreds of people were evacuated from the area. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage In Izmir Province - Turkey

The view of the burnt lands in Turkey, while fire has not been extinguished yet on Friday, August 16, 2024. Firefighters continue to respond to the forest fire that started in Izmir, one of Turkey’s three largest provinces. The fires, which started in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, grew in a short time and hundreds of people were evacuated from the area. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage In Izmir Province - Turkey

Turkish people are looking at the houses that were burnt through the fire on Friday, August 16, 2024. Firefighters continue to respond to the forest fire that started in Izmir, one of Turkey’s three largest provinces. The fires, which started in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, grew in a short time and hundreds of people were evacuated from the area. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage In Izmir Province - Turkey

The view of the burnt lands in Turkey, while fire has not been extinguished yet on Friday, August 16, 2024. Firefighters continue to respond to the forest fire that started in Izmir, one of Turkey’s three largest provinces. The fires, which started in the Yamanlar neighborhood of Izmir, grew in a short time and hundreds of people were evacuated from the area. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM