Fires continue to spread in Turkey

Forest fires continue to rage in the Turkish province of Izmir. Nearly a hundred thousand people have fled their homes, and the evacuation of the population from the region continues.

After the provinces of Izmir and Manisa, severe forest fires have also spread to the Turkish province of Hatay.

Firefighters report that strong winds are contributing to the rapid spread of the fire.

Earlier, it was reported about large forest fires that broke out in a number of Turkish provinces.