Turkiye wildfires: At least two dead as fires burn for eighth day
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Türkiye has been battling wildfires for more than a week, with its western province of Izmir among the hardest hit. Thousands have been forced to flee as flames threaten homes and villages.
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- Five villages in İzmir's Ödemiş district have been evacuated due to wildfires. 6s
- Two people have died, including an 81-year-old man and a volunteer firefighter. 1m 2s
- Residents report loss of homes and destruction of 70-year-old olive trees. 1m 27s
- Strong winds and resource diversion have hindered firefighting efforts. 1m 46s
- Authorities call for more awareness and better planning to address future wildfires. 2m 9s