Turkey wildfires rage forcing helicopter units to increase control efforts
Published date: Sun, 18 Aug 2024 09:38:18 +0700
A helicopter dumps flame retardant on wildfires on the outskirts of Izmir, Turkey, on Saturday as fires continue to rage across the country.
Officials at the Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate said more than 130 wildfires are raging across the country. They have been exacerbated by wind and warm temperatures in recent days.