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Fires engulf Turkey, residents and a hospital evacuated in Mugla
['Gazmend Kajtazi', 'Nol Elshani', 'Lavdim Pireva', 'Egzona Shigjeqi']
Telegrafi
A large forest fire, fueled by strong winds, has swept through the Turkish province of Mugla, forcing authorities to evacuate 65 residents and partially empty a nearby hospital.
A large number of forces have been engaged in the firefighting operation, including five firefighting aircraft, 12 helicopters, 35 firefighting vehicles, water tankers and other support vehicles.
- YouTube www.youtube.comDue to the risk to residents, authorities evacuated 65 people from 43 homes near the fire zone.
The governor of Mugla province, Ahmet Aras, said strong winds were hampering efforts to bring the fire under control.
Turkish authorities have warned that high temperatures, prolonged drought and strong winds have significantly increased the risk of forest fires during this summer season.