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High winds fuel wildfires in western Turkey

Elena Gyldenkerne
August 18, 2024

Strong winds and hot weather are fueling more than 130 separate wildfires across western Turkey. The flames also encroached on the coastal city of Izmir, one of Turkey's largest urban areas, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes and businesses.

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