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Rescuers Evacuate 50,000 as Turkey Battles Wildfires
- Rescuers evacuated more than 50,000 people from Izmir, Turkey, as wildfires burned in the western region starting June 29, 2025.
- Strong winds and a heatwave fueled the rapid spread of wildfires, with the worst blaze beginning in the forested Seferihisar district.
- Firefighters deployed over 1,000 personnel, including planes, helicopters, and fire trucks, while dozens of settlements were evacuated and airport operations halted temporarily.
- AFAD reported 79 people affected by smoke, 80 treated in hospital with most discharged, and Justice Minister announced one arrest for allegedly starting a fire with gasoline.
- The wildfires caused major disruptions, prompting government warnings to prevent fires, with climate change cited as a factor increasing fire risks in Turkey.
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Thousands flee wildfires in Turkey as Europe is hit by early heatwave
Health alerts were issued in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Germany. Even the Netherlands, used to a milder climate, issued a warning for high temperatures in the coming days, with high humidity.
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Record Heatwave Fuels Wildfires In Türkiye And Across Europe
Summer hasn’t officially peaked, but Europe is already feeling the burn—literally.From the beaches of Turkiye to the streets of Paris, record-breaking heat and wildfires have triggered evacuations and health alerts. A wave of discomfort has spread across the continent.Over 50,000 people have been forced from their homes in Turkiye’s Izmir province. Strong winds fueled out-of-control wildfires for a second straight day. What About Others?Meanwhil…
Turkey: Intense wildfires sweep through Izmir region
More than 50,000 people have been evacuated from western Turkey due to rapidly spreading wildfires fueled by strong winds. Many evacuees, especially from forested coastal areas near Izmir, were relocated to safer zones. While some have experienced smoke-related health issues, authorities continue efforts to protect residents and contain the fires.
The fight against the massive forest fires in Turkey continues unabated, but is being hampered by strong winds. More than 50,000 people in five provinces have been evacuated in recent days, most of them in the western province of Izmir.
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