As wildfires rage in Turkey and southern Europe, local officials plead for help
As wildfires rage in Turkey and sou.
ISTANBUL - Amid a sixth day of raging wildfires in southern Turkey, the European Union and neighboring countries sent planes to assist in bringing the blazes under control Monday, as residents and local officials implored the government to provide more firefighting resources.
The fires, in areas around the southern city of Antalya and parts of Turkey s Turquoise Coast, have killed eight people so far, razed farms and miles of pine forest, and forced evacuations from villages, towns and resorts at the peak of the tourist season.
EU offers Turkey assistance as wildfires continue to rage
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Turkish wildfires burn out of control as local officials plead for help
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