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Inferno in Izmir: Battling the Blazes | Science-Environment
Inferno in Izmir: Battling the Blazes Firefighters in Turkey's western province of Izmir are engaged in a relentless battle against raging wildfires for a second consecutive day. Fueled by strong winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kph, the fires have already forced the evacuation of four villages and two neighborhoods, according to Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli.Efforts to control the blaze involve helicopters, fire extinguishing aircraft, vehicl…
Gusty winds, reaching 70 to 117 kilometers per hour, are making the work of firefighters significantly more difficult.
Teams continued to work throughout the night due to the ongoing fires in the Seferihisar and Menderes districts of İzmir and the Akhisar district of Manisa. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı conducted examinations in the fire areas. İzmir fires: Developments on June 29 12:30 – A forest fire started between Menderes Kuyucak and Seferihisar Orhanlı. The fire spread quickly. 14:00 – 4 villages and 2 neighborhoods were evacuated d…
A large forest fire is threatening homes and industrial zones in the province of Izmir, Turkish media reported. The fire broke out around 1:00 p.m. between the Seferihisar and Menderes districts, in the ... More
Gusty winds of up to 117 kilometers per hour are blowing in the area, resulting in only two aircraft flying. The fire is out of control
A forest fire has broken out in the Turkish province of Izmir, spreading rapidly due to winds. Five neighborhoods in the Seferihisar district have been evacuated as the fire approaches residential areas, Governor Suleyman Elban said, according to the French news agency AFP.
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