Rescuers Evacuate 50,000 as Turkey Battles Wildfires

Emergency crews battle multiple wildfires in Turkey

Firefighters in Turkey are battling dozens of wildfires that have driven nearly 50,000 people from their homes. Strong winds and high temperatures sparked the flames at the weekend. Wildfires have been reported across the country, but the three biggest blazes are in the western province of Izmir.

Firefighters master one Turkey wildfire as two others rage on

Firefighters early Friday gained control over a major wildfire in the western Turkish province of Izmir but two others continued to ravage forests there, a minister said.

Under extreme heat, Turkey continues to struggle with wildfires

Wildfires are a global problem that requires a global solution. But as with other critical issues, capitalist governments are incapable of providing an international solution.

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.