Fires rage in Turkiye amid 50°C heat

Forest fires continue in Turkiye amid record-breaking heat.

1news.media informs that Turkish media reports that forest fires are ongoing, especially in the resort city of Muğla, which has been overwhelmed by flames.

Turkiye's Ministry of Agriculture has issued a warning, noting that temperatures reached +50°C yesterday and are expected to rise another 10 degrees starting today.

It’s worth noting that 73 forest fires were extinguished across Turkiye on Friday.