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#viral | Wildfires Rage Across Western Turkey, Forcing Evacuations

#viral | Wildfires Rage Across Western Turkey, Forcing Evacuations

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#viral | Wildfires Rage Across Western Turkey, Forcing EvacuationsTurkey has reported 263 wildfires over the past three days, with 259 contained so far. In... 30.06.2025, Sputnik Africa

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#viral | Wildfires Rage Across Western Turkey, Forcing EvacuationsTurkey has reported 263 wildfires over the past three days, with 259 contained so far. In Izmir’s Seferihisar district, entire homes burned down and residents were evacuated as flames spread rapidly due to strong winds reaching up to 117 km/h.At least four villages and two neighborhoods have been evacuated in Izmir, where over 1,000 firefighters, helicopters, and aircraft are battling the blazes.So far, at least 21 people have been injured. Turkey’s coastal regions face frequent wildfires each summer, a trend linked to climate change impacts.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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