Raging Wildfires Escalate in Turkey and Cyprus Amid Blistering Heatwave

In a forceful display of nature's fury, Turkey and Cyprus find themselves battling unprecedented wildfires due to an intense Mediterranean heatwave. On Thursday, flames spread across multiple areas, driven by strong winds and unyielding heat, as ten firefighters tragically lost their lives in central Turkey.

Efforts to contain the fires in Turkey faced significant challenges due to tough terrains and inaccessible roads. Despite this, authorities managed to safely evacuate several towns and villages. Meanwhile, a spate of new fires prompted aircraft interventions from various countries, marking an international effort to curb the devastation.

Cyprus also witnessed terrifying blazes near Limassol, resulting in fatalities and substantial property destruction. As the battle continued, strong winds complicated efforts to contain flare-ups, prompting a unified international response aimed at quelling the firestorms dubbed as an 'unprecedented situation.'

(With inputs from agencies.)