Wildfires broke out in the southern and western provinces of Türkiye over the weekend as summer heat gripped a large swathe of the country, local media reported on Monday, July 17, 2023.
Wildfires were reported in the southern Turkish provinces of Hatay and Mersin as well as the northwestern province of Canakkale over the weekend.
The fire came amid soaring temperatures and low humidity, semi-official Anadolu Agency reported.
Firefighters were sent to put out the flames in the Kizilkecili village of Canakkale and a neighbouring village, the Demiroren News Agency reported.
A total of 19 wildfires broke out on Sunday, 16 of which have been under control, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya told reporters.
