Glasgow Tourists Stranded as Wildfire Forces Airport Closure in Holiday Hotspot

Glasgow tourists stranded as wildfire forces airport closure in holiday hotspot

Travel chaos has erupted in a popular Turkish holiday destination after raging wildfires swept through the region, triggering mass evacuations.

Nation on fire: Heatwave sparks wildfires in northern Israel, prompting evacuations

Scorching temperatures and strong winds spark blazes across north, forcing evacuations in multiple towns; fire crews and aircraft battle fast-moving flames near Haifa, Kafr Qassem and Sea of Galilee as authorities warn of continued risk amid heatwave

Turkey wildfires disrupt travel as Izmir airport closes

Key pointsTourists stranded after Foça wildfire halts flights at Izmir airportAt least 550 people evacuated from homes in the regionOver 600 personnel deployed to contain the blazeStrong winds and heat raise risk of further firesWildfires force airport shutdown in Turkish holiday hotspotHundreds of UK tourists, including several from Glasgow, have been left stranded after major wildfires swept through a popular holiday destination in western Tur…

Turkey Wildfire Traps Tourists—Is Your Holiday at Risk?

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