Wind-Fueled Wildfire Forces Hundreds From Homes in Turkey as Firefighters Battle Flames
At least 254 homes were evacuated and more than 2,000 homes lost power as firefighters battled the blaze, Anadolu Agency reported.
- On Tuesday, firefighters battled a fast-moving wildfire in Turkey's Mediterranean province of Antalya that erupted Monday in the Aksu district and spread into neighboring Kepez.
- Strong winds supercharged the flames, forcing authorities to evacuate residents from at least 254 homes in Aksu and Kepez while temporarily closing the highway to Isparta, 130 kilometers north.
- The General Directorate of Forestry deployed 600 personnel, 110 fire extinguishing trucks, and 10 helicopters to combat the blaze. More than 2,000 homes experienced power cuts, and more than 100 dogs were evacuated from an animal shelter in Aksu.
- At least two people were hospitalized with leg injuries while six others affected by smoke received on-site medical treatment, the state-run news agency reported.
- Firefighters are also battling wildfires in nearby provinces of Adana and Mersin as local teams remain on high alert, facing unpredictable wind patterns that challenge containment efforts.
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Forest fires have been raging in Turkey's Antalya region since the beginning of the week. Rescuers are trying to put out the flames both on the ground and from the air, but strong winds are only driving them deeper into the forested areas.
Wildfire forces hundreds from homes in Turkey as firefighters battle flames
ANKARA, Turkey — Firefighters on Tuesday battled a wildfire in Turkey’s Mediterranean coastal province of Antalya that forced hundreds of people from their homes and injured at least two people, the state-run news agency reported.
A fire is raging on the outskirts of Antalya, Turkey. The popular tourist city struggled Tuesday with power outages and thick smoke blanketing the streets. Evacuations were necessary for people and animals, as a municipal shelter was caught in the path of the flames.
A powerful forest fire has swept through the tourist province of Antalya in Turkey, forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes as dozens of firefighting teams battle the flames fanned by strong winds. The fire broke out in the Aksu district on Monday evening and, aided by strong winds, quickly spread to the neighboring Kepez district. Authorities have evacuated residents from at least 254 homes, while a section of the highway connecting A…
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