Hundreds evacuated as forest fire rages in Turkey

Helicopters and water bombers which were grounded due to strong winds continued their fight against the flames on Saturday morning, the NTV news channel reported.

Firefighters are battling a strong forest fire in the Aegean resort city of Izmir for a third day. (Courtesy photo)

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

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Firefighters are battling a strong forest fire in the Aegean resort city of Izmir for a third day, Turkish media and officials said Saturday, with hundreds

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Hundreds evacuated as forest fire rages in Turkey

Helicopters and water bombers which were grounded due to strong winds continued their fight against the flames on Saturday morning, the NTV news channel reported.

Firefighters are battling a strong forest fire in the Aegean resort city of Izmir for a third day. (Courtesy photo)

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