Turkey Declares Disaster Zones Amid Widespread Wildfires | JQJO

Wildfires continue to rage across Turkey's Mediterranean coast, prompting the government to declare two provinces as disaster zones. Homes were evacuated in Antalya and Manavgat as firefighters, aided by helicopters and planes, battled the blazes fueled by high temperatures (46.1°C) and strong winds. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported 311 homes destroyed and 85 temporary housing units established. President Erdogan stated 25,000 personnel are fighting fires nationwide. Elsewhere, Albania and Cyprus also battled significant wildfires amid a regional heatwave.