In Turkiye's western province of Izmir, firefighters are battling persistent wildfires exacerbated by strong winds, leading to evacuations in four villages and two neighborhoods. Local authorities report that winds gusting at 40-50 km/h have hindered firefighting efforts for the second consecutive day. Over 1,000 personnel, along with helicopters and fire-extinguishing aircraft, are engaged in combating the blazes in the regions of Kuyucak and Doganbey. These recurring wildfires in Turkiye's coastal areas are attributed to increasing summer heat and drought, linked to climate change.
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.
Four villages and two neighbourhoods had been evacuated, Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said on Monday.
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.
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