Severe forest fires have intensified in Turkey due to abnormal heat. Local mass media reported on this.
According to reports, the fire started in the eastern part of Antalya province and is already approaching residential buildings in the city of Bursa. According to the country's Ministry of Internal Affairs, firefighting efforts are ongoing.
Approximately 2,000 residents were evacuated from Turkey's city of Bursa due to the approaching forest fires.
Forest fires in Turkey have not stopped for several weeks, and the unusually hot weather and wind conditions observed in the country are worsening the situation. According to data from Turkey's meteorological service, temperatures in recent days have exceeded +50 °C.
