A massive forest fire that began on Thursday, August 15, in Turkey's Izmir, continues to rage, spreading to the provinces of Canakkale, Bolu, and Manisa. The wildfire has reportedly forced nearly 4,000 residents to evacuate as helicopters and water bombers were finally deployed on Saturday, August 17, after strong winds had initially grounded them. Videos of the intense firefighting efforts and the devastating blaze have surfaced, showing the fire's destructive path. The situation remains critical as authorities battle to contain the flames in the popular resort city on Turkey’s Aegean coast. US Wildfires: 4 Counties Hit As Massive Forest Fires Rage Across Western Part of Country, Firefighting Operation Continues.
Forest Fires in Turkey
Bolu, Göynük'teki orman yangını maalesef hala devam ediyor. #goynuk #yangın #sondakika pic.twitter.com/vtzzb9H7bW
— Hava Forum (@HavaForum) August 17, 2024
Thousands Evacuated as Fires Spread
Forest fire now reached residential areas in Izmir in Turkey.
Turkey is currently battling forest fires in four provinces Canakkale, Bolu, Izmir, and Manisa.#Turkey#NewsUpdates #NEWSINFO pic.twitter.com/BqWjJF3TH1
— Arab Daily Scoop (@Arabdailyscoop) August 16, 2024
Helicopters Deployed in Turkey's Ongoing Forest Fire
🔴 İzmir'deki orman yangınına havadan ve karadan müdahale ediliyor. pic.twitter.com/ci1L9RPCBT
— Conflict (@ConflictTR) August 16, 2024
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