Fires in Southern Turkey

Multiple wildfires have scorched Southern Turkey over the past week, burning as much as 250,000 acres so far. That's nearly the total area of Hong Kong. This Overview shows smoke and charred forests near the Manavgat Dam, roughly 45 miles (72 km) east of Antalya. Wildfires are common in this region during the summer months, but this year’s fire season is Turkey’s worst in a decade. At least eight people have been killed as the fires continue to spread through villages and coastal vacation resorts.

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