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Efforts to extinguish the wildfire continue as two hotels and many houses around the area are evacuated in the Selcuk district of Izmir, Turkey, June 29, 2024. /CFP
Wildfires broke out on Saturday in three locations across Turkey's western province of Izmir, prompting evacuations of a number of residential homes.
According to the state-run TRT broadcaster, the fires originated in the districts of Menderes, Selcuk, and Cesme. Firefighters are actively combating the blaze under challenging windy conditions, using both aerial and ground interventions.
TRT reported that the whole Camonu neighborhood and several homes in the forest area of Menderes were evacuated due to their proximity to the flames.
Meanwhile, a fire in a grassy area led to the temporary closure of the highway connecting Izmir to the popular holiday resort of Cesme.
The blazes have also posed a threat to Selcuk, which is renowned for its ancient city of Ephesus, one of Turkey's most visited tourist destinations.
Turkey's Ministry of National Defense announced on social media platform X that three Cougar-type helicopters and two CH-47-type helicopters from the armed forces have been deployed to support ongoing firefighting efforts in Izmir.