Turkey evacuates thousands as firefighters battle wildfires

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Thousands evacuated in Turkey as wildfires break out amid searing heat

A wildfire broke out in a forested area between the Gürsu and Kestel districts of Bursa, home to much of Turkey’s auto industry, on Saturday. Part of a highway connecting Istanbul with the western city of Izmir was briefly closed on Saturday night due to the fire.

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Large California wildfires force thousands to evacuate

Two large wildfires are burning in California. The Canyon Fire north of Los Angeles has already consumed several buildings and forced thousands to flee, while the Gifford Fire, which broke out about a week ago in Central California,

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New evacuations ordered as California wildfire nears 100,000 acres

New evacuations have been ordered in Central California as the massive Gifford Fire nears 100,000 acres burned. The fire is the largest of the year in California with more than 96,000 acres scorched,

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Turkey faces a 'very risky week' for wildfires as flames also scorch parts of southeast Europe

Turkey faced a “very risky week” for wildfires, an official said Monday, as blazes across parts of southeast Europe and the ...

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Firefighters battle wildfires in Greece and Turkey, prompting ...

Most of the wildfires in Turkey are now under control following extreme heatwaves. However, the fires have damaged or destroyed around 200 homes and forced the evacuations of tens of thousands ...

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Firefighters battle flames in Greece, Turkey, Syria : NPR

A new wildfire in Greece prompted evacuations in coastal areas south of Athens, as firefighters in neighboring Turkey remained locked in a battle to contain flames tearing through forested ...

Wildfires erupt again in Spain & south of France killing at least one as tourists, hotels and beach bars evacuated

DEADLY wildfires are sweeping through Spain and France with hotels and popular beach bars being evacuated. Southern Spain was ...

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Canyon Fire in California near Lake Piru burns over 5,300 acres; all evacuation orders and warnings lifted

Fire officials say the blaze is threatening power lines as well as the communities of Hasley Canyon and Hathaway Ranch.

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