Most wildfires in western Türkiye contained but five major blazes still active, says minister
Authorities blame low humidity, strong winds and high temperatures as exacerbating factors with scientists also blaming climate change for the frequency and intensity of wildfires.
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00:00Firefighters in Turkey continue to battle multiple blazes burning for a third day across
00:07the country's west.
00:09The Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate says more than 131 forest fires have erupted
00:15in the past week.
00:17Most have been brought under control, but five major fires continue in the provinces
00:22of Izmir, Aydin, Manisa, Karabakh and Bolu.
00:26Thousands of people have been evacuated from the affected areas, but there have been no
00:30reports of any casualties.