The forest fires are raging in Turkey: Threatening the Smyrna-Cesme Motorway-80-year-old lost his life

The fires in the province of Smyrna are raging for another day, while strong winds blow in the area, at speeds of more than 85 kilometers per hour, complicating the extinguishing task, according to local officials. A new home, near Antalya, threatened the popular Lara resort and its many hotels, but local authorities say firefighters are controlling it. From Wednesday night, two fires have been burning forests to the east and west of Smyrna: around Endeomiz, from one and near Cesme, 80 kilometers away, on the other. At least five communities were evacuated. However, an 80 -year -old patient was found dead inside his home in the area of ​​Edemiz because he was not removed in time, according to local media. The fire threatens the motorway connecting Smyrna to Cesme and traffic has been interrupted. “The fire is currently limited to the motorway zone,” said local governor Suleiman Elban. ‘The basic […]
Source: News Beast

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